National news

• So far, little change in usual campaign nastiness

• Second City as First Improv Troupe?

• Guessing VP is no game for Obama staff

• McCain's attack strategy paying dividends in poll

• Obama's new energy plan embraces some offshore drilling and tapping petroleum stockpiles

• Well-heeled serenade Obama on his 47th birthday

• Embattled Detroit mayor's mom faces stiff challenge

• Obama: Give Florida, Michigan full vote at convention

• Obama says shift on drilling is practical step

• Limited debates stir debate in campaign

• Where Obama, McCain stand on

• Candidates at odds on affirmative action

• Race ignites campaign debate

• McCain ad fights rival's celebrity head-on

• Obama, McCain focus on running mates as conventions loom

• Michelle Obama talks up family life at fundraiser

• Study: Latino voters prefer Obama

• McCain stands alongside Bush's dad to criticize Obama

• In Berlin, Obama says global threats call for stronger alliances

• Unlike McCain, many seniors depend on the Web

• Maliki backs Obama troop pullout plan

• Campaign trail leads into Kabul

• McCain spends fast and furious

Presidential race

• From primaries to conventions

  • Jackson caught on video using n-word during Obama remarks
  • Veepstakes on stage at Obama stop
  • For McCain and Obama, 'surge' colors strategy

• Complete primary coverage

  • Obama taunts McCain for criticizing him over tire pressure, then agreeing it's energy-saving
  • Doctor: Barack Obama quit smoking in 2007, now in 'excellent health'
  • Democratic panel ready for delegate showdown

• The Wright controversy

  • Wright Photo
  • Transcript: Sen. Barack Obama speech on Rev. Jeremiah Wright
  • Transcript: Rev. Jeremiah Wright speech to National Press Club

Local races

• Cook County State's Attorney

  • Alvarez revels in upset
  • Peraica prepares for next challenge
  • Suffredin takes hits in debate

• Illinois congressional races

  • Foster win a big blow to GOP
  • The day after upset victory, Bill Foster offers thanks
  • Foster takes seat from GOP

Ongoing stories

• Daley coverage

  • Feds eye City Hall's sway in Bridgeport
  • For insider, park a gold mine
  • Clout helped build flawed luxury homes

• Blagojevich administration

  • Governor issues flat denial
  • Feds indict friend of governor
  • Feds probe real estate deals

• The Tony Rezko case

  • Antoin "Tony" Rezko on trial Photos
  • Stuart Levine, star witness against Rezko, quietly divorces wife
  • Rezko convicted