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Articles in June, 2006 issue of Crain's Chicago Business

• At Deadline.(news in brief)(Brief article)
• Kimball Hill Homes to exit Cleveland; Sales in Northeast Ohio have missed projections.(last few sales in a single subdivision)(Brief article)
• Just a minor course? Not this one; Tough, scenic holes make Mistwood a major draw.(The Business of Life)(golf courses in Mistwood Golf Club)(Column)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Higher box prices yet to boost Packaging Corp. But analyst expects to see leap in earnings this year.(Packaging Corporation of America)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Prize goes to No. 2; First Oak Brook passes on highest bid, citing integration, other risks.(acquisitions and contracts)
• Drinks, dames and some really bad guys; jazz then, jazz now.(Green Mill )(Brief article)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Capone history? It sells.(biography )(Biography)
• A look inside gov't confirms worst suspicions.(Mayor's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs)
• Goya catches up with demo change; To boost Midwest sales, food firm catering to Mexican-American tastes.
• Exelon deal faces test; Board to decide on PSEG buyout before June 20.(Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. to be acquired)
  by Daniels, Steve
• The spin-in cycle; Electronics giant finds innovation partners.(Focus: Small Business)
• Standard Parking's unique deal-making; Northwest buy a model for future acquisitions?(News)
• Private talk around Zell office REIT; Equity Office's assets worth more than stock.(Sam Zell of Real estate investment trusts)
  by Gallun, Bay
• Trib: Cubs, HQ not for sale.(headquarters)(Brief article)
• CSMG chief wants broader marketing for athletes.(Brief article)
• A long way to go for new Avenue M; Menu, service, mood need straightening out.
  by Moore, Anne
• New provost at Field to focus on recruiting.
• How to read like an entrepreneur; Big and bulky? Some tips for slimming down.(Focus: Small Business)
  by HENRICKS, MARK
• Tourism budget a straggler; Agency spends far less to lure conventions.(Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau)
  by Ryan, Kate
• For The Record.(news in brief)
• GATX ditching older, bigger planes in fleet; Rail boom enables firm to raise train lease rates.
  by Tita, Bob
• Conventions.(Calendar/Datebook)(Brief article)(Calendar)
• Boston Market on the block? Comfort-food chain is last of McD's 'other' brands.(McDonald's Corp.)
  by Jargaon, Julie
• Why small is so big; From Nike to UAL, big firms are finding their inner entrepreneurs.(interview)(Interview)
  by Stainburn, Samantha
• Touchy-feely.(interview)(Interview)
  by Stainburn, Samantha
• A dark and bloody day; aftermath.
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• And the shots rang out; bribes and bullets.(murder can depress real estate values)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Small deal, big payout for CEO; SSA chief is eyeing $44-million payday.(SSA Global Technologies Inc.'s Michael Greenough)(Infor Global Solutions to acquire)
  by Singh, Shruti Date
• Datebook.(Calendar/Datebook)
• Target: tax dollars; in the hood: west ridge.
  by Luman, Stuart
• Chicago Marathon: Gotta be quick just to sign up.(reports of Chicago marathon )(Brief article)
• Shotgun wedding for CME, CBOT? NYSE move makes crosstown deal more likely.(News)
• Clock ticks on lake lock; Aging water barrier poses several risks, including flood.(Chicago Harbor lock, under renovation)
  by Merrion, Paul
• Bursting at the seams; Divestiture could saddle garment maker with up to $2.2 billion in debt.(Sara Lee Corp.)
• Harris' profit down 9% in first half; Cost pressures expected to continue in short term.(News)(Harris Bankcorporation Inc.)(Column)
  by Daniels, Steve
• The 'Untouchable'.(Focus: Commercial Real Estate)(Eliot Ness named as Untouchable)(Column)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• An Ignoble Past.(Richard Lindberg on Al Capone gangster)(Interview)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Throwing spaghetti at the wall.(Focus: Small Business)(Interview)
• Of bullet holes and secrets; resting places.(multi-use property)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Cement: going up; Q&A moving men and machines.(interview)(Interview)
• The office as locker room; Time-crunched workers brush, primp and dress; tangles sometimes follow.
  by Bertangoli, Lisa
• Game Tracker.(Midway Games Inc.'s David Zucker)(Brief article)
  by Weissmann, Dan
• Where new thinking is the only option; Since going public, innovation has been No 1. on CME's agenda.(Focus: Small Business)
• Bringing back Bonwit; Local firm bets there's some glitz left in Camelot-era couturier.(marketing trends)
• From a singing gangster to punk.(Dion O'Banion, a criminal)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Landauer could get boost from nuke plants.(Markets)(Brief article)
  by Evans, J. Bryant
• Will new name ensure profits? Change to Insure.com aims to reverse red ink.(Quotesmith.com Inc.)
  by Murphy, H. Lee
• Without a hit, U.S. is history; Mitsubishi exec predicts retreat if losses continue; advertise, dealer advises.(Mitsubishi Motors Corp.)
• On the Move.(appointment)
• Consulting in marketing; Accenture, others playing role in firms' processes.(News)
• GUM BATTLE; Wrigley's troubles double as Cadbury comes on strong in firm's core business.(acquisitions)
  by Jargon, Julie
• A Digital Dilemma.(Focus: China)
• Bonwit Teller's rise and fall.(diary entry)(Diary entry)(Brief article)
• Put women's parity on the agenda for Corporate Chicago.(graduating women in significant numbers)
  by Rosenberg, Sheli
• Asian chicken salads: Now they're all over the map.(The Business of Life)(Brief article)(Column)
  by Bianchi, Laura
• Bottom Liner.(Tonya Conde of Dy-Dee Wash/Bottoms Up Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Klein, Sarah A.
• Crain's reporters snag honors.(United Airlines fight to emerge from bankruptcy reorganization)(Brief article)
• CHICKEN RUN; In the biggest chicken slump in years, Koch Foods aims to get bigger.(Koch Foods Inc.)
  by Tita, Bob
• Towering technology; trump rising.
  by Slania, John T.
• Need to Know.(Focus: Commercial Real Estate)(life of Alphonse Capone )(St. Valentine's Day Massacre)(release of The Untouchables)(Brief article)
• Beauty services in your cubicle.(Lisa Hay)(Brief article)
  by Bertagnoli, Lisa
• Sears' cost-cutting falls to the bottom line.(management, sales and earnings)(Brief article)
  by Beals, Rachel Koning
• For The Record.(Trizec Properties acquisitions)(Global Hyatt Corp searching a new appointments of Chief executive offciers)(Walgreen Co acquisitions)