Jackson makes appeal for Obama Ryan fends off fresh questions as Senate race winds down

CHICAGO - Reaching out to black voters across the state, Democrat Barack Obama had his campaign for a U.S. Senate nomination linked to the civil rights movement as he made an emotional appearance alongside the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jackson urged his audience at a Chicago church to "vote to have a black man of substance in the U.S. Senate." Meanwhile, Republican front-runner Jack Ryan concentrated on building up downstate support in a series of appearances as he faced new calls to disclose more information about his divorce. His opponents suggest sealed court files contain embarrassing information that might come out after the primary and weaken a Ryan candidacy. But Ryan maintains the only information he is withholding involves his 9-year-old