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Articles in September, 2001 issue of Crain's Chicago Business

• Hefty sales target is a leap for Deere; Falling back on old cyclical ways.(Deere and Co. financial management)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Arndorfer, James B.
• FOR THE RECORD.(Chicago, Illinois business briefs)
  by White, Sara D.
• ComEd bill fought by MidwestGen; Files complaint with federal regulators, ICC.(Midwest Generation L.L.C. files complaint against Commonwealth Edison Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Springing up as fall's trendsetter.(Spring restaurant)(Brief Article)
  by Spiselman, Anne
• [J] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Chicago, Illinois)(Brief Article)(Directory)(Statistical Data Included)
• [W] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Eby-Brown Co.'s Richard Wake)
• Boeing in showdown over fighters; In key jet duel with Lockheed, it's numbers vs. style.(JointStrike Fighter program)(Brief Article)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Analyze price during peak seasons.
  by Buchholz, Barbara B.
• Traditionalists find the Internet a useful tool.(including David Cooper, president of Cooper Technica Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Littman, Margaret
• More on SRI.(socially responsible investing, Web sites and books)(Brief Article)
• Who's the boss? Right now, looks like it's Pate.(DuPage County Republican Chairman James "Pate" Philip)(Brief Article)
  by Weisman, Joel
• Burnett vet out to redefine tech ads; Aims to take some of the `ether' out, add substance.(Leo Burnett Company Inc. executive creative director Steffan Postaer talks about advertising in the technology market)(Brief Article)
  by Schwartz, Matthew
• Managing through the unthinkable ; Corporate leadership being tested as never before.
  by Johnsson, Julie
• 1st Industrial aims at smaller tenants; REIT planning three buildings in west suburbs.(First Industrial Realty Trust, real estate investment trust)(Brief Article)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Real Estate Review: Far SW suburb lands big Kellogg warehouse.(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• A cloudy outlook for O'Hare; Airlines' woes may squeeze expansion funding.(O'Hare International Airport)(Brief Article)
  by Hinz, Greg
• Tech Watch: This tech consultancy tests limits of loyalty.(eLoyalty Corp.)(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• IPO hopes gone, food-service giant mulls sale; Expansion-minded Ahold looking to buy.(Clayton Dubilier & Rice Inc. considers selling Alliant Exchange Inc. to Royal Ahold N.V.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Gallun, Alby
• Morningstar clients become rivals; Money management entry angers some customers.(Brief Article)
  by Miller, Rick
• [B] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Chicago, Illinois)(Directory)(Statistical Data Included)
• [N] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Chicago, Illinois)(Directory)(Statistical Data Included)
• Executive Moves.(Brief Article)
• Mixing it up can bring a neighorhood to life.(A residential development in Chicago)(Brief Article)
  by Reed, Robert
• Med center goes on a talent hunt; Search for nurses leads Rush to South Africa.(Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Jane Llewellyn and Robin Fell)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Happy deficit days are here again- so enjoy it!(budget deficit information, and effect in Chicago, Illinois)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Town of a different color; Chicago and its businesses turn green as smart growth catches on.
  by Davis, Kevin
• Endorex acquisition puts market closer; Firm gets cash, drug in late-stage development.(Endorex Corp. to acquire Corporate Technology Development Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• For a while, doors closing on events; Concern about crowded venues likely.(Brief Article)
  by Mccormick, Brian
• Boeing thrust into the midst of a tragedy; Company reels after its jets are used in assault.(Brief Article)
  by Merrion, Paul
• July numbers signal weakening economy.(Chicago, Illinois economy)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Arndorfer, James B.
• After the worst, no fear of flying; Reporter finds civility, stoicism en route to Denver.(personal flight experience in the wake of terrorist attacks)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Mccormick, Brian
• Another investor sizes up Comdisco; Equipment lease biz draws interest.(Babcock and Brown L.P.)(Brief Article)
  by Jones, Sandra
• Profile: Southwest homebuilder looks north and west for growth.(Montalbano Homes)(Brief Article)
  by Richardson, Patricia
• School starts for system's untested CEO; Duncan already shows he's not going to be `Vallas light'.(Arne Duncan takes over as chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools)(Brief Article)
  by Hinz, Greg
• Miscues raise troubling questions for Sara Lee.(lawsuits, recalls)(Brief Article)
• [F] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Statistical Data Included)
• [R] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Chicago Sun-Times' F. David Radler)
• Developer rebuilds after losing leader; Abrams' successors face test at LR.(LR Development Corp.after the death of founder Bruce Abrams)(Brief Article)
  by Daniels, Steve
• ONLINE LAWBREAKERS: The code of silence; Cyber-crime is rising, but firms are loath to admit it.
  by Richardson, Patricia
• Tech Watch: While some top brass buy, others sell stock.(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• Chicago Observer: New sheriff in town for Andersen as managerial shuffle continues.(Andersen Worldwide, other varous companies and officials)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Strahler, Steven R.
• Executive Moves.(includes multiple appointments)(Brief Article)
• SMALL FRY TAKE ON BIG BRANDS: Shelf squeeze; Local food makers facing a tougher fight to win space in supermarkets.(smaller food companies finding it hard to buy shelf space)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Gallun, Alby
• City trophy towers lose their luster; A high profile now makes some tenants nervous.(Brief Article)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Itasca eatery falls a few yards short of goal line.(restaurant review)(Brief Article)(Review)
  by Spiselman, Anne
• Chocolatier nestles into profitable niche.(Long Grove Confectionery Co.)(Brief Article)
  by Gallun, Alby
• Investors take stock of holdings; Some flee, others rework portfolios and wait.(World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks leave investors weary)(Brief Article)
  by Arndorfer, James B.
• Late News.
• Conventions.
• More travel agents packing bags; Commission cuts hurt industry; biz clients weigh options.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Romance is still selling; Dating firms say business is hot despite cool economy.(Brief Article)
  by Slania, John T.
• [A] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Brief Article)(Directory)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
• [L] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Chicago, Illinois)(Directory)(Statistical Data Included)
• [Z] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Katten Muchin Zavis' Michael Wm. Zavis)(Brief Article)
• Conventions.(Brief Article)
• Use bonus program to retain staff.
  by Buchholz, Barbara B.
• Aiming to help entrepreneurs leap from lab to marketplace.(Jim Charney, executive director of Illinois Innovation Initiative)(Brief Article)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Green development gets a buildup; Facilities rack up energy savings.(Brief Article)
  by Bertagnoli, Lisa
• Roosevelt brings non-profits pedigree to post at Boeing.(Anna Eleanor Roosevelt hired as director of education and community at Boeing Co. office in Illinois)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Mccormick, Brian
• River North spot offers fare that stick to the ribs.(Freddy's Ribhouse)(Brief Article)
  by Spiselman, Anne
• Economy another casualty; Disaster dims long-term hopes for a rebound.(Brief Article)
  by Gallun, Alby
• New owners plan to reopen Wheaton Theater.(Brief Article)
• Airline bailout? Feds don't have much choice.(U.S. government to help out airline industry)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Reed, Robert
• Tech Watch: Aon Web site provides some disaster relief.(multiple industry briefs)(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• New tech venture fund blooms; Biz heavyweights' goal: $100 million to back upstarts.(NewEllis Ventures)(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• On interns, city plans and second chances.(Brief Article)
  by Cappo, Joe
• Mideast clash deals blow to Israel tourism; Bookings slump as violence escalates.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Evans, James
• [C] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(list of executives from all different industries)
• [O] 2001 Who's Who of Chicago Executives.(Brief Article)(Directory)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
• Datebook.(Brief Article)
• DuPage opens its borders to new breed of politician.(DuPage County, Illinois)(Brief Article)
  by Munson, Lester
• Crowns' silver-screen play; Cinemas are a bigger part of the picture for family empire.(Crown Theaters)(Brief Article)
  by Mccormick, Brian
• Oven-maker buy to expand Middleby's range.(Middleby Corp. to acquire Blodgett Oven Co.)(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• City goes to the energy source; Projects get their power from the sun and wind.(Brief Article)
  by Collier, Lorna
• Real Estate Review: Condo conversion blazing trail on NW Side.(condominiums planned on northwest side of Chicago, Illinois)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Richardson, Patricia
• United, American flying into dark financial skies; Lost revenues, higher costs mean cutbacks.(Brief Article)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Datebook.(Brief Article)
• Calamity prompts activist to rewrite stormy history.(Bill Ayers interview in the New York Times)(Brief Article)
  by Crain, Rance
• Crisis slams shut local lockbox biz; Growing number of firms wait for checks to arrive.(Brief Article)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Chicago Observer: A sudden change - and Howe - in top job at investment bank.(Brief Article)
  by Strahler, Steven R.

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