1 EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports dated January 27, 1998 included in this Form 10-K into the Company's previously filed registration statements on Form S-8 (File No.'s 333-22035 and 333-17473), Form S-4 (File No.'s 33-60013 and 33-302671) and Form S-3 (File No. 33-5780). ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Chicago, Illinois March 31, 1998