Obama / Biden Announcement

Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. and Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del. at the beginning of the Aug. 08 2007 Democratic Debates in Chicago's Soldier Field. Late on Friday Aug. 22, 2008 Obama selected Biden as his vice presidential running mate for the 2008 presidential race.

Northern Wisconsin

Uptown Fire - 08032008

Chicago Firefighters respond to a multi-structure extra-alarm fire on the 1100 block of West Argyle Street. The fire, which caused extensive damage to several buildings, started at approximately 1 a.m. and was contained by 4 a.m.

Black Lips, Empty Bottle 08012008