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By
Charlie Meyerson, Daywatch columnist
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OBAMA'S WEB WAR. John McCormick examines Barack Obama's use of the Web to respond to attacks in the media:
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Obama's $9 million Hollywood night:
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Obama says "thanks, but no thanks" to Lindsay Lohan's offer to host pro-Obama events (Sun-Times):
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John McCain rips Obama on economy:
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Claim by staffer that McCain helped create the BlackBerry dismissed -- by McCain himself -- as "boneheaded":
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Survey finds 35 percent of professionals would pick BlackBerry-type device over spouse (Sun-Times):
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CLINTON-PALIN CONFLICT. Hillary Clinton has canceled a New York appearance next week, because -- her aides say -- organizers blindsided her by also inviting vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin:
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On campaign trail, Palin nails folksy persona:
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Palin and the Bush Doctrine: Joe Fournier's animated take.
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Justice Antonin Scalia, ex-U. of C. prof., says U. of C. Law School has gone liberal (Sun-Times):
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ENCOURAGING BAD BEHAVIOR? Following the government's decision to provide an emergency loan of $85 billion to American International Group Inc., critics fear such bailouts remove the consequences for poor business choices:
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Ex-Chicago insurance exec reportedly tapped to lead AIG next:
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'STUPID' MISTAKE. Police say that, when a 30-year-old man dipped the rear tires of his BMW X5 into the Cal-Sag Channel last night to check for a leak, the SUV slipped into the water -- up to its roof:
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Indiana Toll Road giving riders a break on tolls:
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MOST STRESSFUL U.S. CITY? Citing a rising unemployment rate, expensive gas, high population density and relatively poor air quality, Forbes magazine says it's Chicago:
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Bike-riding robbers reported in Oak Park:
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IT'S EVERYWHERE. Julie Deardorff lists the top 10 hidden sources of the controversial chemical BPA, linked by a new study to risks of heart disease, diabetes and liver problems in adults:
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FDA defends plastic in baby bottles:
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TEAR DOWN WRIGLEY? The Cubs are warming to the idea of a new ballpark. In Milwaukee Sunday, Carlos Zambrano said, "This is a beautiful ballpark. Gosh, I wish we could have a new ballpark.' Paul Sullivan reports:
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Cubs hold on to beat Brewers:
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Ron Santo's Hall of Fame odds improving:
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Sox get booster shot from Konerko.
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Ex-Sun-Times columnist Jay Mariotti says he's not joining the Tribune:
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Los Angeles Times employees sue Tribune Co. and CEO Sam Zell:
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WEATHER. Latest forecast, continually updated radar pictures and Tom Skilling's seven-day outlook:
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