ADVISORY/Kohl's Department Stores to Announce Major Commitment to Southern California Children's Hospitals; Actress and Noted Author of Children's Books Jamie Lee Curtis to Speak.

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ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Feb. 5)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

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WHAT:           Kohl's Department Stores, one of America's
                fastest-growing department store retailers with plans
                to open 28 stores throughout Southern California this
                spring, will announce a major commitment to Childrens
                Hospital Los Angeles and Children's Hospital of Orange
                County. Actress and noted author of children's books
                Jamie Lee Curtis will speak at the event.

WHEN:           Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 11 a.m.
                Press Check-In: 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:          Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Lobby --
                4650 Sunset Blvd.

ABOUT KOHL'S:   Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's is a
                family-focused, value oriented specialty department
                store offering moderately priced national brand
                apparel, shoes, accessories and home products. The
                company operates 457 stores in 33 states. Kohl's will
                open an additional 28 stores in Southern California
                this March. For more information, visit Kohl's
                website: www.kohls.com.