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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 11, 2000
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Illinois Superconductor Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-22302 36-3688459
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
451 Kingston Court, Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 391-9400
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(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 11, 2000, Illinois Superconductor Corporation issued a press
release reporting its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. A copy of
the August 11, 2000 press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Items (a) and (b) are inapplicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by Illinois Superconductor Corporation on
August 11, 2000 reporting earnings for the quarter ended June
30, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ILLINOIS SUPERCONDUCTOR CORPORATION
By: /s/ CHARLES F. WILLES
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Charles F. Willes, Chief Financial Officer
Dated: August 11, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release issued by Illinois Superconductor Corporation on August 11, 2000
reporting earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
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