CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Weekly Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS MARKETS GO TO MY ACCOUNT GO TO CHICAGOBUSINESS.COM TOP HEADLINES Monday, February 9, 2009 · John Canning: Let's get small · Daley's CHA dream deferred · Local companies boost lobbying efforts · Public-safety unit eases Motorola's pain · Stage fright: Local theaters struggling · McD's plans coffee blitz starting in May FOCUS Working with unions If the "card-check" bill becomes law, small-business owners will be among the many employers dealing with unions for the first time. THE BUSINESS OF LIFE Can we love new cars again? A survey of Crain's readers indicates many still want to be excited about the fun part of cars, but they're very hesitant to drop the cash right now. EDITORIAL INDEX for February 09, 2009 (Significant References only) Archer Daniels Midland Boeing CHA Chicago Auto Trade Assn. / Auto Show Citizens Utility Board City of Chicago CME Group ComEd Grainger Illinois Arts Alliance Illinois Hospital Assn. Imperial Zinc Kraft League of Chicago Theatres Madison Dearborn Partners McDonald's Motorola Navistar Peoples Gas State of Illinois U of C Medical Center U.S. Cellular UGN Inc. SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies Executives » Account Settings ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENTCrain's Blogs. Now You're Talking. Introducing three blogs sure to peak your interest each business day: government and business, after-hours with Chicago's elite, and the business of sports.Click here to read what Greg Hinz, Shia Kapos and Ed Sherman are saying today. And talk back, we'd love to hear from you. THIS WEEK'S NEWS Grab your wallet . . . state tax hike loom "Nobody likes paying taxes. However, that's the price of living in a democracy." That candid admission seems to be the ... Loop congestion fee would help keep the city moving It's no mistake that most radio news stations pair traffic updates and the weather report: Both weather and traffic ... Wealthy hospitals owe their health to 'safety nets' Hospital lobbyists high-fiving over their latest victory in Springfield had better hold their elation in check. Yes, ... Crain's Chicago Business 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601