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Articles in April, 2002 issue of Crain's Chicago Business

• New survey to gauge cultural institutions' health.(Brief Article)
• On negative commercials and the political horse race.(political advertising campaigns)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Weisman, Joel
• Dueling moguls: Aon vs. Near North; CEOs Ryan, Segal fight for contracts, bragging rights.
  by Hinz, Greg
• Liquor dealers face tough time; Large rivals give small wholesalers a big hangover.
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Crain's receives award from biz press society.(Brief Article)
• THE BEAMLINE BUZZ: Power source; New lab lets small biz tap major Argonne research tool.(Brief Article)
  by Merrion, Paul
• The Targeting of Field's; Target Corp. reaps a bigger return investing in its fast-growing discount stores than its battered department store chain. So, why doesn't it just sell the place?(Marshall Field's)(Brief Article)
  by Gallun, Alby
• Repealing school reform provision is a strikeout.(Chicago Teachers Union's ability to strike could help Chicago Public School system)(Brief Article)
• Real Estate Review: New owner for hospital site, but no plan yet.(CMH Ltd.)(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Insurance snafu stings county; Fallout for hospital job, Near North.
  by Hinz, Greg
• Totally disconnected on wireless services; Pols want slowdown instead of showdown.(wireless service from AT&T, Sprint PCS, Verizon)(Brief Article)
  by Cappo, Joe
• Count on tougher audits; Accountants, clients forge new deals.(after the Enron/Arthur Andersen scandel)(Brief Article)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Tax breaks must now lead to tax code simplification.(Brief Article)
  by Lane, Marc J.
• Surveying public's reaction to Andersen-Enron debacle.(Leo J. Shapiro and Associates Inc. survey)(Brief Article)
  by Shapiro, Leo J.
• The biotech blues? Don't sing that tune around here.(Brief Article)
  by Hogg, Michael
• UAL's surprise rival: Northwest ; Airlines tussle over Asian markets, airport issues.(Brief Article)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Picking the proper planner; It's a major decision requiring some homework to do correctly.(Financial advisor)(Brief Article)
  by Baeb, Eddie
• Bcom3 buy catch-up play for Publicis.(Brief Article)
  by Dipasquale, Cara B.
• Foreign targets tempting Kraft; Food giant sets sights on developing countries to spark revenue growth.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Gallun, Alby
• Sara Lee bulking up food business.(baked goods business)(Brief Article)
  by Thompson, Stephanie
• Lower ComEd price tag has rivals blowing fuses; Market shifting back toward monopoly.(Brief Article)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Kraft's cheese line touting kid appeal.(Rip-Ums peel-and-eat cheese snack line)(Brief Article)
  by Thompson, Stephanie
• Scandal shakes faith in church leadership.(Roman Catholic Church)(Brief Article)
  by Reed, Robert (American actor)
• Factory Card plans coming-out as public firm.(Factory Card Outlet Corp.)(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Post-mergers, it's not your father's ad biz.(Brief Article)
  by Cappo, Joe
• Creditors anticipate optimal payout ; Comdisco CEO still selling assets.(Comdisco Inc., Norman Blake)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Jones, Sandra
• Pace goes off grid with proposal for new route system; But overhaul faces big obstacles.(Brief Article)
  by Tita, Bob
• Andersen settlement scenario; Deal means feds lose face, and firm may not make it anyway.(Brief Article)
  by Strahler, Steven R.
• Emerald drafts new proposal.(Emerald Casino Inc. to sell its interest in the stalled project)(MGM Mirage Inc.)(Brief Article)
• For The Record.(Chicago museum)(Brief Article)
  by Weiler, Ann R.
• Winding road for tollway hike; Pols want slowdown instead of showdown.(Brief Article)
  by Hinz, Greg
• Chicago Observer: First Laventhol, now Andersen: Some partners relive disaster.(Chicago business news briefs)(Brief Article)
  by Strahler, Steven R.
• Tech Watch: Ameritech lags in tale of two DSL providers.(digital subscriber line )(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• State outlines tollway rehab.(Brief Article)
• Tech Watch: Accounting stumble trips Lante's purchase.(Lante Corp., Luminant Worldwide Corp.; Arthur Andersen and Co.)(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• Late News.
• IT practice seeks equity deal; Andersen partners try to keep consulting biz from dissolving.(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• Profile: U of C researcher aims to block diseases' cellular pathways.(Brief Article)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Hopefuls' primary lessons and the upcoming election.(Brief Article)
  by Green, Paul M.
• Pension profit pitfalls; Optimistic outlook pumps up earnings.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Trusts a must to the moneyed; Variety of plans offer tax breaks, other incentives.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Berger, James T.
• Deflating those grandiose pension profit estimates.
• Dimon is ready to cut deals; Regionals top list as Bank One CEO prepares growth push.(Jamie Dimon said to be seeking acquisitions of regional banks)(Brief Article)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Trib Co.: Much is ventured but nothing gains this year.(Tribune Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Mccormick, Brian
• Real Estate Review: City of Chicago pruning Lake County parcel.(Illinois)(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Cutting your customer off; Big-volume clients look good, but they can deliver disaster to unprepared entrepreneurs.(Brief Article)
  by Leaf, Brian
• Toll increase plan should enter the no-passing lane.(Brief Article)
• Underwater stock options swamp firms; Shareholders against bailing out workers.(Brief Article)
  by Jones, Sandra
• Off course: Owner closes Jordan golf center; Driving ranges throughout area facing squeeze.(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• The tragic proportions of Andersen's downfall.(Arthur Andersen L.L.P.)(Brief Article)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Forget Enron: 401(k)s looking good; Experts insist they're strong, safe.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Collier, Lorna
• Accountability: It's not just for public companies.
• Advice to Senate: Ignore Fitzgerald, back O'Hare.(Brief Article)
• Lone spark in cable biz; Despite telecom freeze, WideOpenWest tries to heat things up.(Brief Article)
  by Jones, Sandra
• Suburban casino on the block; Bids sought for Aurora's Hollywood boat, sister sites.(Brief Article)
  by Richardson, Patricia
• Pricey benefits bedeviling firms; Human resources execs get creative to keep staff happy.(Brief Article)
  by Holton, Lisa
• Chicago Observer: No early-or late-thaw for banks hunkered down on LaSalle St.(Brief Article)
  by Strahler, Steven R.
• Spotlights and sponsors ; Theaters find new way to raise revenue: selling ad time.(Brief Article)
  by Mccormick, Brian
• Index to privately held companies in Chicago.(Brief Article)
• Executive Moves.(Chicago area executive appointments)(Brief Article)
• Smooth succession takes work; Professionals tout flexible options.(Hunter Automated Machinery Corp. )(Brief Article)
  by Collier, Lorna
• Mediocre movies better? No way, plays still the thing.
  by Halperin, Marj
• Late News.(multiple briefs)
• Lots of Waste in SEC crackdown; Agency's lawsuit puts corporate execs on notice.(Brief Article)
  by Daniels, Steve
• DOT: United plan may fly.(U.S. Department of Transportation; United Air Lines Inc., BMI British Midland)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Bracing for loss of Andersen jobs; Estimate of local economy's pain: $700 million.(Brief Article)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• As tougher audits begin, firms must grin, bear it.(Brief Article)
• Tech Watch: Acquisition heralds SSA's re-emergence.(Nexgen Software Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• Another woe for Andersen: little demand for audit plan; Plea bargain would launch Volcker's last-ditch rescue effort.(Brief Article)
  by Merrion, Paul
• A laggard among retailers.(department stores face financial woes)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Gallun, Alby
• Chicago Observer: Must bank open gold window, tap till again for Double Eagles?
  by Strahler, Steven R.
• It's high noon for day traders; Tough market thinning the ranks of amateur players.(stock market)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Strzalka, Diana L.
• Tech Watch: Looking to turn a profit in not-for-profit niche.(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• Executive Moves.(multiple company appointments)(Brief Article)
• Andersen's Volcker plan a long shot; Criminal charge, civil suits and client losses hurt effort.(Arthur Andersen rescue plan drafted by former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Paul Volcker)(Brief Article)
  by Strahler, Steven R.
• Smaller firms, big benefits.(Society of Human Resource Management survey)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Local delis getting indigestion; National coffee, sandwich chains luring away customers.(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Clout-busting D.A. on the case; Prosecutor Fitzgerald aims at pols.(Brief Article)
  by Hinz, Greg
• The ABCs of those financial letters.(Financial advusirs)(Brief Article)
  by Baeb, Eddie
• Loop taverns add burger, seafood options.(Brief Article)
  by Spiselman, Anne

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