Press Release

1/29/2004

WHITE SOX'S MANAGER OZZIE GUILLEN TO RING OPENING BELL AT THE CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE

What: Ozzie Guillen, the new Manager of the Chicago White Sox, will join officers from the Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX) to ring the opening bell.

Who: Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox Manager Dave Herron, CEO, Chicago Stock Exchange

Where: Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Floor 440 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2004

Time: 8:30 A.M.

Website: Chicago Stock Exchange: www.chx.com

Contact: For access to the CHX trading floor on the morning of the event, please contact the Chicago Stock Exchange Help Desk at 312-663-2111. Please plan on arriving at 8:00 A.M.

The Chicago Stock Exchange was founded May 15, 1882. The CHX is a strong force for competition to all U.S. markets. The CHX trades more than 3,500 NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ and CHX-exclusive issues.


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