Four teams are set for Saturday's semifinals at the Little League World Series. In a runaway, none have sparked interest and conversation quite like the team from Connecticut. Fairfield's club representing the Metro Region is relentless on offense.

A big celebration was being held Friday in west suburban Clarendon Hills, after their hometown baseball team returned home from their first-ever appearance in the Little League World Series.

The Clarendon Hills Little League team advanced to the Little League World Series for the first time in program history, and were celebrated with a welcome home parade and party in their hometown.

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the eight remaining teams at the 2025 Little League World Series meet up for a pair of semifinal games and a pair of elimination games on the last day that will have four games taking place.

Each June, hosts gather at the Little League International complex and randomly select one ball to determine which team they will host.

Baseball and softball's brightest Little League stars compete Friday in the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby Championship.

Managers of teams participating in the Little League Baseball World Series are not pleased with offshore bookmakers who are offering betting odds on games at the annual showcase.

The 2025 Little League World Series has been accused of an "unfair" setup. The Little League World Series is made up of 20 teams. You get 10 teams from the United States and 10 teams from around the globe.