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Articles in January, 2005 issue of Crain's Chicago Business

• $1-bil. end to Pritzker feud?(Briefs)(Brief Article)
• On the Clock: Skin colorer.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)
  by Weissmann, Dan
• Eat smart when you meet at Rosemont; Steakhouse, bistro meals belong on the agenda.(The Business of Life)
• Resolved: Small biz owners vow to thrive in '05; Entrepreneurs share their new-year resolutions.(Focus: Small Business)
  by Hanson, Cynthia
• Lotteries are another state tax-but with better marketing.(Opinion)
  by Hansen, Alicia
• NUCLEAR SPOTLIGHT on exelon executive; In his first lead role on a turnaround, Crane carries heavy load in making megamerger work.
• Jewels that favor the bold; The challenge: Another Valentine's Day. Why not try a gem with character?(The Business of Life)
  by Bertagnoli, Lisa
• Cafes a small step away from gourmet; Restaurant 'knockoffs' that impress for less.(The Business of Life)(Pierrot Gourmet (Chicago, Illinois))(Stefani's Tuscany Cafe (Chicago, Illinois))(Keefer's Kaffe (Chicago, Illinois))(Restaurant Review)
  by Gerst, Virginia
• City fights for factories; As residential developers eye industrial zones, city moves to protect them. Is that smart?(Focus: Commercial Real Estate)
  by Gallun, Alby
• A workday scene-and good food, too; New American winners, with a few reservations.(The Business of Life)
  by Gerst, Virginia
• On the Move.(People)
• For some tracts, hope springs infernal; In city and suburbs, big sites remain unused.(Focus: Commercial Real Estate)
  by MURPHY, LEE H.
• Federal cash to Ill., already low, to fall; Bush budget, big on defense, won't help.(News)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Trash talks; waste disposal firms pay to stay on pols' good side. the biggest recipient: the guv.(News)
  by hinz, Greg
• Q: How does cash influence a writer's creativity?(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)
  by Scheffler, Mark
• Metals firm attracting short-sellers.(Brief Article)
  by Merrion, Paul
• John Cruikshank; publisher, chicago sun-times.(Focus: Media)(Brief Article)
  by Bernstein, David
• Federal law reveals lagging students, exposes school flaws.(Opinion)(No Child Left Behind Act of 2001)
  by Lauk, Raymond A.
• Flip taking control of online auction house; First local venture since entrepreneur left town in wake of Divine collapse.(News)(Andrew J. Filipowski acquires MastroNet Inc.)
  by Murphy, Lee H.
• Eric Kirsammer; Owner, Quimby's Bookstore.(Brief Article)
  by Powers, Kemp
• BorgWarner building on expansion in China; Shift from Dixon plant part of $90-mil. plan.(News)(BorgWarner Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Burning off steam: a chef's cool ride.(The Business of Life)(Interview)(Column)
  by Gerst, Virginia
• Kroc gift tests Salvation Army; S. Side center requires tough extra fund raising.(News)
  by Mullman, Jeremy
• Block 37; Will ground break or Daley snap?(Focus: Make or Break)(long-vacant Loop plot on State Street across from Marshall Field)(Brief Article)
  by Gallun, Alby
• NEED TO KNOW.(Focus: Make or Break)(Brief Article)
• McPier takes $124-mil. dive; 2004 deficit eclipses previous year's, and '05 looks tough, too.(News)(McCormick Place, Navy Pier)
• Boss eyes shelf space for Home Products; Spotlight: Douglas Ramsdale.(People)(Home Products International Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Suburbs snip truck routes.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Tita, Robert
• Take the office with you.(Focus: Small Business)(Brief Article)
• O'Hare plan gets preliminary nod.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
• United finds $100 million for bonuses; Brass holds tight to bonus program as unions face cuts.(News)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• Pilates breaks make strong leader at Draft.(The Business of Life)(Interview)
  by Wahl, Gretchen
• A DIETITIAN'S NIGHTMARE, CONSUMERS JUST YAWN; Are trans-fatty acids poised to be the next dietary pariah? Food makers are girding for a carb-style backlash, but it may never come.(News)
  by Jargon, Julie
• Skyway blues; THE CITY'S $1.82-BILLION LEASE DEAL TAKES A SERIOUS TOLL ON BOOTH WORKERS.(News)
  by Hinz, Greg
• Nice dilemma: what to do with cash? Cost cuts, revenue recovery filling coffers.(Focus: Finance)
  by STRAHLER, STEVEN R.
• Poker Face.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)
• Stock Report: Profits up, but Moto flops-again.(Markets)(Motorola Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Johnsson, Julie
• Fortune's mixed bag perplexes Wall Street; Stock valuation lags sales, profit growth.(Brief Article)
  by Jargon, Julie
• Paul Harvey Jr. producer, "the rest of the story".(Brief Article)
  by Ferkenhoff, Eric
• Tax hikes loom in suburbs; Growing areas pitch referendums for schools, other needs.(News)
  by Murphy, Lee H.
• Out-of-towner striving for local presence.(People)(Paul Greig of Charter One Bank N.A.)(Brief Article)
  by Daniels, Steve
• For American Pharma, time is of the essence; Can drugmaker hold onto market advantage for new cancer drug?(News)(American Pharmaceutical Partners Inc.)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Critic, Newsman, Loyalist.(Brief Article)(Interview)
  by Powers, Kemp
• Another owner for Field's?(Briefs)(Federated Department Stores Inc.)(Marshall Field's)(Brief Article)
• Bruce Dold; editorial page editor, chicago tribune.(Focus: Media)(Brief Article)
  by Luman, Stuart
• Stop wasting your time; Hurry up and read this-the clock is ticking.(Focus: Small Business)(Brief Article)
  by Henricks, Mark
• Who's cooking? Not you; Personal chefs fill niche; meals for many families.(The Business of Life)
  by Bertabnoli, Lisa
• Giving is good and Chicago's the better for it.(Opinion)(Millennium Park)
• Scene of his past-and future.(The Business of Life)(Andre Rice president of Muller & Monroe Asset Management LLC)(Interview)
  by Wahl, Gretchen
• Business news veteran joins Crain's as online editor.(News)(Crain's Chicago Business appoints Michael McHugh)(Brief Article)
  by McHugh
• Highway bill going nowhere-again.(News)(Brief Article)
• Where did she get that? They're over 35 and look great-and we tell you where they shop.(The Business of Life)(Buyers Guide)
• Business groups need each other in Springfield.(Opinion)
• Late News.(brief)(Brief Article)
• NEED TO KNOW.(Focus: Commercial Real Estate)(Brief Article)
• Attracting China's money; New group hopes to entice firms there to invest in Midwest.(News)
  by Tita, Bob
• Late News.(Motorola Inc. , Apple Computer Inc. will demo iTunes phone)(Brief Article)
• On The Move.(People)(appointments )(Brief Article)
• Conventions.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
• Learning fun so far for Jones Lang CEO; Will rising rates teach a harder lesson in '05?(Markets)(Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Need to Know.(Focus: Finance)(Brief Article)
• Stock Report: Eventful Thursday for Alberto-Culver.(Brief Article)
  by Jargon, Julie
• One-time volunteer: How the busy help; Can't do every week? Key into a single event.(the business of life)(Community Resource Network)
  by Wahl, Gretchen
• Harassment suits up in teen jobs; Oberweis case reflects dangers: young workers in close, casual quarters.(News)
  by Jargon, Julie
• Richard Driehaus, David Grainger; big time donors to non-profit media.(Focus: Media)(Brief Article)
  by Scheffler, Mark
• Helping hand in taxi world; Ghanaian group offers drivers lower fees, free lunch and fellowship.(News)
  by Tita, Bob
• City's minority contract effort needs overhaul.(Brief Article)
• Bruce Hoynoski; chief statistician, nielsen media research.(senior vice president at Nielsen Media Research)(Brief Article)
  by Ferkenhoff, Eric
• Clerk seeks panel to eye Cook budget; Taking a cue from citizen review boards elsewhere.
  by Singh, Shruti Date
• Laidlaw stock at end of line? Bus company shares near estimated breakup value.(Markets)
  by Tita, Bob
• Expert Opinion: What to do to soothe a sore throat?(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)
  by Weissmann, Dan
• Burke's Track Record.(News)(Kevin G. Burke)(Brief Article)
• Sears/Ed Lampert; Retail turnaround or liquidation?(Focus: Make or Break)(Sears, Roebuck and Co., Edward Lampert )(Brief Article)
• Seen & Noted: Gaming vs. grooming.(The Business of Life)
• Tune-up media: a resource guide.(Focus: Small Business)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
  by Henricks, Mark
• Hospital wins stork market; Upscale services give Northwestern edge over rivals.(News)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Oracle's leftovers could nourish SSA; Divestiture would play into local firm's hands.
• Investor dials up pressure on TDS; The case for change-and the sale of U.S. Cellular.(News)(Telephone & Data Systems Inc)
  by Jones, Sandra
• Brew finder.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)
  by Hatfield, Jim
• Spotlight: Steps backward from the boardroom.(People)(Brief Article)
  by Jones, Sandra

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