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John McCain is joined by Sarah Palin at the end of his acceptance speech Thursday. (AP)
McCain seizes Obama's theme of change In a daring political offensive, John McCain orchestrated the Republican convention to transform the presidential race, seizing the mantle of change from Barack Obama and upping the ante by pledging to be a reform president who will shake up Washington.

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Metro & Tri-state Doctor delivers baby in front seat of Camry
Leslie Russell almost made it to the hospital in time. She was just outside the University of Chicago's Bernard Mitchell Hospital when she gave birth to her second child -- in the front passenger seat of her Toyota Camry. A University of Chicago pediatrician who happened by delivered the baby right there on Maryland Avenue.

Doctor is heart of Korean community Grueling Navy SEAL drill not for meek Murder reported in Hoffman Estates CHA makeover boost: $10,000 for home buyers Police union rips moves to tighten reins on cops Trib redesign shrinks paper to 3 sections Witnesses help cops nab suspect in 'Secondhand Bandit' robberies CPS first-day attendance a record Gang revenge led to girl's slaying: prosecutors County may buy golf course from commissioner's family City replaces sewer inspection firm linked to mayor's family Wrongfully convicted Logan wants apology from Daley Man arrested after turf dispute sets off brawl on Ravinia lawn

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Campaign 2008

Sports Firm foundation Mike Mulligan: Bears coach Lovie Smith is clearly a man who loves a paradox. How else do you explain his curious reaction to a new season of unprecedented change under his watch?


Cubs can exhale now One big question about the Cubs' big ace was answered Thursday, but it might be two weeks before they know how healthy their starting pitching looks for the playoffs. And that's not even counting whether Rich Harden proves down the stretch that he's as fit as he said he expects to be after next week's pushed-back start.


Guillen manages to keep Sox in contention Ozzie Guillen sat back in his chair, stroking his hand through his jet-black hair. Yes, it's amazingly still jet-black. A biological enigma, considering the toll the 2008 season has taken on him. His deep sigh told the story hours before the White Sox' game Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians -- the first of many to be labeled ''must-win'' over the next three-plus weeks.







Sun-Times Special Report 'Stop the killing' Editorials Chicago Sun-Times There are no metal detectors at North Lawndale College Prep High School. Instead, students are greeted with a "days of peace" sign that lists the days racked up without any fights. Part 4: What's dragging kids, schools down Part 3: Kids are hurting Part 2: Kids should have confidant Part 1: Schools must face root of violence Interactive map: Mapping the killings




Lifestyles Wrongfully convicted Logan wants apology from Daley Alton Logan wants Mayor Daley to apologize for the nearly three decades he spent in prison for his wrongful murder conviction. But he isn't holding his breath. "There's only one person whose mouth I want to hear that [apology] come out of, but I know he'll never say it . . . your mayor," Logan said Thursday after a Cook County judge dismissed charges in the case.


Photos: Logan visits The Cell Logan cleared after 26 years in prison Logan waits to hear if he'll face new trial
At Home Interior Affairs: Wall-to-wall timekeeping Most oaks in area are at least 160 years old Religion Why did God allow another Gulf disaster? Ali, Farrakhan honor Elijah Muhammad's son Horoscopes Holiday Mathis horoscopes for Sept. 5 Georgia Nicols horoscopes for Sept. 5 Weekend love forecast



Entertainment Toronto Fest starts off Oscar season Roger Ebert: In the beginning, its organizers were happy to sell out a 500-seat theater. Now the Toronto Film Festival requires 35 theaters and assorted screening rooms, starting with the 2,800-seat Roy Thomson Hall. If you're a moviegoer in central Toronto and want to avoid the festival, you've got your work cut out for you.



Books Write locally, dream globally Jesus for president Chicago author: 'One Nation, Under God' by Keir Graff Classical Pianist Vladimir Feltsman worships at the altar of Bach Stage Pendergrass' life recounted in stirring musical A flawed Rockwellian portrait CST scores the gifted 'Amadeus' Galleries



Business Female entrepreneurs share their success stories Margaret Henningsen was 50 years old when she decided to team with two other black women in their 50s to start a bank to serve underserved minority- and woman-owned companies and consumers. The trio succeeded in raising $7.5 million in start-up capital from 63 investors. Today, their Milwaukee-based Legacy Bank has more than $209 million in assets, Henningsen told attendees at the Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference forum here Thursday.



Ford downshifts 'Non-compete clause' full of hot air Harris' sense of humor U.S. stocks look to extend losses ahead of job data