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Reports on Illinois Representative Henry Hyde's criticism against the decision of AT&T to increase its cable rate in the Chicago area. Impact of the rate increase on subscribers, according to Hyde; Hyde's accusation against AT&T of engaging in monopolistic practices by acquiring competing cable systems; Hyde's call for the Federal Communications Commission to study the state of cable competition in the Chicago area.

Provides information on the small-business loan index of Harris Bank in Chicago, Illinois. Background on the bank; Benefits of the loan index to small businesses; Concerns over the efforts of the bank to promote its loan index.

Reports the impact of energy-saving systems on the rates of electricity bills in Chicago, Illinois. Benefits of energy efficiency; Introduction of energy efficiency building standards by the government; Information on the R-Value.

Reports that doctors and hospitals in Chicago, Illinois, are likely to pay higher prices for malpractice insurance as CNA Financial Corp. plans to increase its rate. Impact of rapidly escalating premiums on smaller malpractice insurers like MMI Cos.; Rise in the insurance rates of Minnesota's Saint Paul Cos.; Signs of stress in the insurance industry.

Reports on the implications of the proposed legislation to deregulate industrial energy rates in Chicago, for Illinois Power Corp.'s bid to compete with Commonwealth Edison Co. (ComEd). Additional support for the legislation from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA); Terms of the legislation; ComEd's opposition to the legislation.

Reports on office rental rates in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Results of a report by tenant representation firm Julien J. Studley Inc.; Reasons for lack of rent inflation in 1999; Rental rates in 2000.

Opinion. Comments on the cut in advertising rates by advertising agencies, so as to dispel the threats of management consultants in Chicago, Illinois. Advantage which consultants have over agencies; Factor attributing to the consultants' success.