2008 Season Calendar
Rain-Outs, Postponements, and Schedule Changes
should be approved by Commissioner Mike Julian
Day
Date
Time
Location
Event
Thurs.
April 24
6pm
Altgeld
Opening Coaches' Meeting
Thurs.
May 1 & later
Call Mike
Storage Garage
Equipment Available
Mon.
May 5
6pm
Altgeld
Coaches' Meeting & Brief Clinic
Thurs.
May 15
6pm
Altgeld
Final Coaches' Meeting plus Uniform Distrib.
Fri.
May 16
6-9pm
Altgeld
Sat.
May 17
10am
Livingston
Opening Day with Mayor Daley and Sec. of State White (see home page)
Sat.-Fri.
May 17-30
Varies
Altgeld & Livingston
Pre-Season Games
Fri.-Sun.
May 23-25
Varies
Altgeld & Livingston
Boys 10-12 Annual Memorial Day Tournament
Thurs.
May 29
6pm
Altgeld
Extra Coaches' Meeting plus Schedule Distrib.
Sat.
May 31-June 7
9-5
Altgeld & Livingston & Touhy-Herbert
Regular Season begins
Fri.
July 4
All Day
Livingston
Family Community Picnic (Bring items)
Sat.-Tues.
July 19-22
Varies
Livingston and Altgeld
Play-offs begin–
check Schedule
Thur.-Sat.
July 24-26
Varies
Livingston and Altgeld
World Series –
check Schedule
Sat.
Aug. 2
11am
Livingston

Awards Cere-mony & Picnic (Return jerseys & equipment)

Fri.-Sun.
Aug. 8-10
Varies
Altgeld & Livingston
Boys 13-14 Annual August Tournament
Sat.
Aug. 9
9-11:15
Livingston
Final T-Ball & Picnic (Return jerseys)
UPDATE as of December, 2008: NWLL has pleaded its case to the IMD at recent quarterly meetings and even filed a lawsuit for IMD mismanagement. Though we have not yet received a formal letter of acceptance, Livingston Field will likely become a City of Chicago park. Without the tremendous support from Mayor Daley, his Department of Planning and Development, and his Chicago Park District, along with Aldermen Dan Solis (25th), Bob Fioretti (2nd), Walter Burnett (27th), and Ed Smith (28th), this agreement would have been neglected! IMD still has signs posted on two fences (shown below) since Spring, 2007 stating their intention to build on the site and destroy our field of dreams and a treasured community asset and green space.On July 19, 2007, the City Council and Mayor Daley unanimously passed a resolution urging the IMD to keep Livingston Park a baseball field. The resolution was sponsored by Ald. Burnett, Ald. Fioretti, and Ald. Solis, and we deeply thank them for their official support! NWLL strongly condemns IMD's takeover of Livingston Field. Here are some summer 2007 articles:
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Our Sponsorships

Our 2008 League Benefactors:

Advantage Futures   

Our 2008 League Sponsors:

      • Accelerated Health Systems
      • Advantage Futures
      • Ameritrade
      • Benefit Planning, Inc.
      • Breakthrough Urban Ministries
      • Cagney Insurance
      • Clousing
      • Daniels and King
      • Edwards
      • Harrison
      • Harrison Trading
      • Loop Capital
      • MacKenzie
      • Marano
      • McQuade
      • Merrill Lynch
      • Monaghan
      • Northwestern Mutual
      • Pilot Oil
      • Reilly
      • Ritchie Capital Management
      • Sheridan
      • Spring
      • Stewart

Our 2008 League Supporters:

Near West Side Community Development Corporation     Taylor Electric Company

NWLL is very grateful to our generous sponsors who fund our league year-after-year and enable us to provide special services and support, such as a league van, a scoreboard, sprinkler system, batting cage and pitching machine, art sculptures, flower gardens, new caps and jerseys, summer trips and camp, office space at Chicago Hope, plus all the day-to-day equipment, supplies and utilities. All donations go towards these operational expenses and not paychecks.

NWLL is a non-profit and all-volunteer organization that is funded by our nominal $25 fees, team sponsors, and private donations as listed below. We are dearly indebted for the strong civic and community support of Mayor Daley and his Department of Planning and Development, Aldermen Dan Solis (25th), Bob Fioretti (2nd), Walter Burnett (27th), and Ed Smith (28th), the Chicago Park District and Superintendent Tim Mitchell, Chicago Hope Academy, and Dr. Ken Schmidt, President of the Illinois Medical District.

NWLL does not turn away a child if he or she cannot pay, and we charge a minimal amount to be a part of the league. Our desire is to keep the league affordable for the youth of Chicago.

If you are interested in donating, there several ways that you can help:

1. League Benefactor: A $2,500 or greater tax-deductible donation. You receive all the benefits below, plus we would like to display a company banner on this website and at our field during the season.

2. Team Sponsorship: A $1,500 tax-deductible donation. Your company name will appear on the team caps and on Opening Day, if your donation is given before the season starts. In addition, your company name will be prominently displayed on this website, in newsletter, and other print-outs. You will also receive a team picture.

3. League Supporter: A $500 tax-deductible donation will go toward van upkeep, summer camps, and general operating expenses. Your company name will be recognized on this website, in newsletter, and other print-outs.

4. Cooperstown Sponsorship: Your donation of any amount will go towards our traveling All-Star team or to Sunshine Gospel Camp scholarships.

If you are interested, please call the Little League office at (312) 217-0680 and ask for Mike Julian. All gifts may be sent to:

Near West Little League
c/o Tina Muzikowski, Treasurer
Chicago Hope Academy
2189 W Bowler St.
Chicago, IL 60612