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Articles in October, 2004 issue of Crain's Chicago Business

• Bringing grads together, for profit.(Focus: Alumni)(www. BigTenChicago.com)(Column)
  by Johnson, Robert (English judge)
• Will Aon find CEO, or a buyer? Issue looms as insurance broker hunts Ryan's successor.(News)(Chief executive officers, Aon Corp.)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Domestic violence should be workplace concern, too.(Opinion)
  by Karpeles, Michael D.
• Steering patients to top heart hospitals; Insurer's list could grow as more apply to be included.(News)
  by KLEIN, SARAH A.
• Datebook.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
• Unrelated matters: Families turn to outsiders; Bringing in non-family managers can create 'an instant conflict'.(Focus: Small Business)(Column)
  by Bannan, Karen J.
• City property tax bills to drop.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
• Meet the patients; Introducing kids, clients can be tricky, rewarding.(Focus: Small Business)(Column)
  by Hanson, Cynthia
• Moto to let fingers do the talking; Keypad for tracing letters aimed at Asian market.(News)(IDC)(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• Real-life 'CSI '.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)
  by Ford, Anne
• Creative dishes-and quiet for shop talk; Lesser-known spots aim to be destination dining.(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Aria Fairmont Hotel)(Ember Grille Westin Chicago River North)(Zest Hotel Inter-Continental)(Restaurant Review)
  by Gerst, Virginia
• Health Club Snapshots.(News)(www.eastbankclub.com)(www.equinoxfitness.com)(www.multiplexclubs.com)
• Tuition cut boosts college; North Park applications climb, but real price tag hasn't dropped much.(News)
  by Mullman, Jeremy
• Park advocate spins her pedals in pumps.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)(Interview)
  by Baldacci, Leslie
• VANISHING VISTA; Promised panorama disappears when developer's next condo tower rises across the street.(News)
  by Gallun, Alby
• Kraft's pruning could set up spinoff; Either way, investors like talk of shedding slow-growth businesses.(News)
  by Jargon, Julie
• Overtime OK, but only in moderation; Firms, workers look for balance.(Special Report: Jobs)
• Gov't workforce still shrinking in Illinois; Inches up slightly in burbs.(News)(Government)
  by Murphy, Lee H.
• Growth on menu for WTTW hit; `Check, Please!' eyes life as a franchise. Will `average Joe' show work as a brand?(News)(WTTW-TV)(Channel 11)
  by Jones, Sandra
• Datebook.(Calendar)
• On the Clock: Cancer fighter.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Ford, Anne
• Crain's redesigned, with busy readers in mind.(News)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Bailey, Jeff
• Stock Report: Grim reports send manufacturing stocks sliding.(Markets)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Tita, Bob
• Dine a world away: Veer off Michigan; Head east of the avenue for Armenian kebabs, Italian spinach salad.(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Bice Ristorante)(West Egg Cafe)(Sayat-Nova)(Restaurant Review)
  by Moore, Anne
• Dropout CEOs do it the hard way; Too much football and beer, says a non-grad.(Focus: Alumni)(Chief Executive Officer)(Column)
  by Leaf, Brian
• Fit for families?(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)
• Get ripped in high style; Which luxury health club is right for you? We exercise the options at 5 premier gyms.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Scheffler, Mark
• Inland's buyouts benefit top execs; Leaders own stakes in firms to be acquired.(News)(Column)
  by Gallun, Alby
• Half decide not to outsource; Giving up control isn't worth expected savings, say consultants, execs.(News)
  by Singh, Shruti Date
• Got a life: New bankers seek balance; Banks get more creative to lure top graduates.(Focus: Banking)
  by Lancaster, Hal
• Mall battle brewing on Butterfield; Lifestyle centers target same shoppers, stores.(News)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• On the Clock: Ready for closeup Bradley Matthys, key grip.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
  by Carmichael, Matt
• State GOP gets nods from union; Service workers an unlikely ally.(News)(Grand Old Party)
• Workers gravitate to growth sectors; By chance or plan, they wind up where the jobs are.(Special Report: Jobs)
• Encouraging signs at the Chicago Police Department.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• I-55 corridor hits brakes; Is warehouse glut a sign that economic engine is sputtering?(News)(Column)
  by Gallun, Alby
• Wrigley's curiously strong rival; Battle with Cadbury may spark war for Kraft mints.(News)(Column)
  by Jargon, Julie
• Outsourcer's getting a lift, but for how long?(Markets)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Wheaton fund firm, SEC in long tussle; Monetta says it had no obligation to disclose '93 IPO distributions.(News)(Securities and Exchange Commission)(initial public offerings)(Column)
  by Hoffman, David
• Better pension plan: tougher rules to keep underfunding at bay.(Opinion)(Column)
  by Kandarian, Steven A.
• Nice grads if you can get 'em: CEOs give big; Fond campus memories lead to large donations.(Focus: Alumni)(Column)
  by Stainburn, Samantha
• For b-schools, endowment starts with employment; Good jobs make happy grads, wealthy donors.(Focus: Alumni)(Column)
  by Powers, Kemp
• Signs of surplus in bank market; Data show Chicago jammed with branches.(Markets)(Column)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Moving Up: Tom McKay.(People)(Brief Article)(Biography)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• WMS stakes hopes on slots jackpot; New games, gambling expansion improve odds for company rebound.(News)(WMS Industries Inc.)
  by Buchthal, Kristina
• Obama is the better candidate to represent Ill.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• Mail-order angst dogs Walgreen; Stock goes flat after years of outsized gains.(Markets)
  by Jones, Sandra
• New CenterPoint chief exec aims for business as usual.(News)
  by Gallun, Alby
• Job search requires extroversion, introspection; Network hard but take your time.(Special Report: Jobs)
  by BANNAN, KAREN J.
• As steel rises, supplier forges a comeback; MFRI's stock climbs 59% as reopened mills order its filters again.(Markets)(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, Lee H.
• HOSPITALS BARRING THE PAPA-RAZZI; Want to tape your baby's delivery? Think again: Anxious OBs are saying 'no' to cameras.(News)(Obstetrics )(Column)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Former country club site brings high price; Developer pays $45 million, nearby towns vie to annex property.(News)(Timber Trails Country Club)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Motorola eyes Tellabs' prize; 2nd-round pick could take lead role on plum Verizon fiber contract.(Markets)(Column)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• Datebook.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
• 'Caustic environment' bonds Harvard biz grads; Chicago alumni club among school's biggest.(Focus: Alumni)(Column)
  by Adams, Caralee
• Locker maker squeezed by cheap Chinese copies; Century-old Lyon looks for pay sacrifices from union workers.(News)(Column)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Hilco to ditch bridge loans.(Markets)(Hilco Trading Co.)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Donnelley's merger momentum gone; Street's enthusiasm peaked before Moore deal, now stock's stuck.(Markets)(Brief Article)
  by Tita, Bob
• Chicago pie chart: our cheat sheet; You never eat pizza? Impress guests anyway.(The Business of Life)
  by Moore, Anne
• Late News.(News)(Brief Article)
• CURTAIN TIME? NOPE; Dark stages, empty houses put a damper on Daley's miniature 'Great White Way'.(News)
  by Singh, Shruti Date
• 3Q M&A action sluggish, but good 4Q signs.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• On the Move.(People)
• Grocery makeover: No 'dead center'.(News)
  by Jargon, Julie
• Lively pubs give lunchtime a buzz.(Jake Melnick's Corner Tap)(Miller's Pub)(Govnor's Pub)(Restaurant Review)
• ShoreBank pulls back as bad loans pile up; 74% uptick runs counter to peers' performance.(News)
  by DANIELS, STEVE
• Family (business) portraits.(Focus: Small Business)(Column)
  by Stainburn, Samantha
• Choosing not to choose; Father prepares his sons to share CEO duties.(Focus: Small Business)(Column)
  by Peterson, Kathryn
• Stop theft-hire your spouse; In doctors' offices, honey-do's can include accounting, collections.(Focus: Small Business)(Column)
  by Speizer, Irwin
• LaSalle shifts from selling to advising; 'Consultant' approach aims to boost sales to retail customers.(News)(LaSalle Bank N.A.)(Column)
  by Paikert, Charles
• Alma Mater Inc.: School ties bind, grind; Hiring links between firms, schools common, but can bring problems.(Focus: Alumni)(Column)
  by Henricks, Mark
• Late News.(Brief Article)
• Business backpacks: behind the trend.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Jargon, Julie
• State offers tax amnesty; A chance to get out of illegal shelters; Ill. seeks $100 mil.(News)
  by Singh, Shruti Date
• Spitzer probes operations that fatten Aon's profits.(Markets)(Brief Article)
  by Daniels, Steve
• Landlord's lure: fast ride to top; What's so special about 55 W. Monroe? 'Smart' elevators to cut waiting.(News)
  by Gallun, Alby
• When 'sorry' isn't enough: Big jury awards don't help.(Opinion)(Letter to the Editor)
• For the Record.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
• DePaul's options dwindle at Barat College campus.(News)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Who to see for scholarships (and drink specials, too); Alumni-group leaders keep networks functioning, cheap beer flowing.(Focus: Alumni)(Column)
  by Johnson, Robert (English judge)

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