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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                    FORM 10-Q


 X  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
--- ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended AUGUST 4, 2001

                                       OR

    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
--- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from
                               --------------------------------------

                         Commission File Number 0-17871
                                               ---------


                            EAGLE FOOD CENTERS, INC.
                            ------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in the charter)


         DELAWARE                                 36-3548019
         --------                                 ----------
(State or other jurisdiction of          (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

RT. 67 & KNOXVILLE RD., MILAN, ILLINOIS                61264
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(Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (309) 787-7700
                                                     --------------

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  X   NO
                                       ---     ---

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court:  Yes  X    No
                           ---      ---

The number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value four cents
($0.04) per share, outstanding on September 14, 2001 was 3,185,715.

The Registrant's Common Stock resumed trading under the symbol "EGLE" on July
20, 2001 subsequent to the Company completing an amendment to the Certificate of
Incorporation to accomplish a reverse stock split.


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1:  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                            EAGLE FOOD CENTERS, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                          QUARTER ENDED              TWO QUARTERS ENDED
                                                     AUGUST 4,      JULY 29,       AUGUST 4,      JULY 29,
                                                       2001           2000           2001           2000
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
<S>                                                <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
Sales                                              $   185,477    $   190,563    $   361,917    $   393,600
Cost of goods sold                                     138,101        141,328        268,973        292,568
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
     Gross margin                                       47,376         49,235         92,944        101,032
Operating expenses:
     Selling, general and administrative                41,384         41,879         80,780         90,647
     Reorganization items, net                            (273)          (157)          (273)        11,177
     Depreciation and amortization                       4,540          4,506          9,063          9,473
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
       Operating income (loss)                           1,725          3,007          3,374        (10,265)
Interest expense, net                                    3,251          2,840          6,451          6,091
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
Earnings (loss) before extraordinary item               (1,526)           167         (3,077)       (16,356)
Extraordinary item:
   Gain on extinguishment of debt                          214             --            768             --
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Net earnings (loss)                                $    (1,312)   $       167    $    (2,309)   $   (16,356)
                                                   ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share:

  Net earnings (loss) before extraordinary item    $     (0.47)   $      0.06    $     (0.96)   $     (5.98)
  Extraordinary item                               $      0.06    $        --    $      0.24    $        --
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Net earnings (loss)                                $     (0.41)   $      0.06    $     (0.72)   $     (5.98)
                                                   ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

Weighted average shares and potential common
  shares outstanding                                 3,196,847      2,734,750      3,197,432      2,734,750
</Table>



         See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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                            EAGLE FOOD CENTERS, INC.
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

<Table>
<Caption>

                                                                        AUGUST 4,    FEBRUARY 3,
ASSETS                                                                    2001         2001
                                                                        ---------    -----------
<S>                                                                     <C>          <C>
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                             $   1,246    $     263
  Restricted assets                                                         7,696        7,271
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    of $1.1 million in fiscal 2001 and $1.7 million in fiscal 2000          8,352        7,655
  Inventories, net of LIFO reserve of $8.7 million in fiscal 2001 and
    $8.4 million in fiscal 2000                                            50,999       51,547
  Prepaid expenses and other                                                2,365        2,363
                                                                        ---------    ---------
           Total current assets                                            70,658       69,099

Property and equipment (net)                                              109,169      113,781
Other assets:
  Deferred software costs (net)                                             8,259       10,007
  Property held for resale                                                  3,089        3,140
  Other                                                                     1,098        1,238
                                                                        ---------    ---------
           Total other assets                                              12,446       14,385
                                                                        ---------    ---------
           Total assets                                                 $ 192,273    $ 197,265
                                                                        =========    =========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:

  Accounts payable                                                      $  25,558    $  25,721
  Payroll and associate benefits                                           11,076       11,800
  Accrued liabilities                                                      14,017       14,029
  Reserve for closed stores                                                 1,993        5,636
  Accrued taxes                                                             5,756        7,624
  Current portion of long term debt                                           989          942
                                                                        ---------    ---------
           Total current liabilities                                       59,389       65,752
Long term debt:
  Senior Notes                                                             68,820       70,421
  Capital lease obligations                                                33,085       33,504
  Loan and Security Agreement                                              12,693        4,386
  Other                                                                       556          643
                                                                        ---------    ---------
           Total long term debt                                           115,154      108,954
Other liabilities:
  Reserve for closed stores                                                 1,987        3,068
  Other deferred liabilities                                                8,388        9,706
                                                                        ---------    ---------
           Total other liabilities                                         10,375       12,774
                                                                        ---------    ---------
           Total liabilities                                              184,918      187,480
                                                                        ---------    ---------
Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized                   --           --
  Common stock, $.04 par value, 4,500,000 shares authorized,
    3,357,345 shares issued                                                   134          134
  Capital in excess of par value                                           55,464       55,464
  Common stock in treasury, at cost, 171,630 shares
    in fiscal 2001 and 159,374 shares in fiscal 2000                       (2,303)      (2,278)
  Accumulated other comprehensive income(loss)                                (87)           9
  Accumulated deficit                                                     (45,853)     (43,544)
                                                                        ---------    ---------
           Total shareholders' equity                                       7,355        9,785
                                                                        ---------    ---------
  Commitments and contingencies

           Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                   $ 192,273    $ 197,265
                                                                        =========    =========
</Table>


         See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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                            EAGLE FOOD CENTERS, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

<Table>
<Caption>

                                                                  TWO QUARTERS ENDED
                                                                AUGUST 4,    JULY 29,
                                                                  2001        2000
                                                                --------    --------
<S>                                                             <C>         <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss                                                      $ (2,309)   $(16,356)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows
  from operating activities:
  Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt                      (768)         --
  Depreciation and amortization                                    9,063       9,473
  Store closing and asset revaluation, and lease termination        (341)      8,496
  LIFO charge (credit)                                               300      (1,000)
  Deferred charges and credits                                       394         220
  Loss (gain) on disposal of assets                                   43        (745)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
  Receivables and other assets                                      (967)      7,132
  Inventories                                                        248      15,989
  Accounts payable                                                  (163)    (10,608)
  Accrued and other liabilities                                   (3,867)      1,562
  Principal payments on reserve for closed stores                 (4,383)     (2,396)
                                                                --------    --------
    Net cash flows from operating activities                      (2,750)     11,767
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Additions to property and equipment                             (2,439)     (3,859)
  Additions to property held for resale                               --          (4)
  Purchases of marketable securities                                (574)     (1,551)
  Cash proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment           43       3,353
  Cash proceeds from dispositions of property held for resale         --         246
                                                                --------    --------
    Net cash flows from investing activities                      (2,970)     (1,815)
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Deferred financing costs                                           (52)       (274)
  Principal payments on capital lease obligations                   (459)       (484)
  Principal payments on senior notes                              (1,068)         --
  Net revolving loans                                              8,307       2,000
  Purchase of treasury stock                                         (25)         --
                                                                --------    --------
    Net cash flows from financing activities                       6,703       1,242

Net change in cash and cash equivalents                              983      11,194
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                     263      18,558
                                                                --------    --------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                      $  1,246    $ 29,752
                                                                ========    ========

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

  Cash paid for interest                                        $  6,123    $  2,137
  Cash paid for income taxes                                    $     --    $      7

Noncash investing and financing activities:

  Additions to property and equipment and debt                  $     --    $    103
  Unrealized (loss) gain on securities                          $   (149)   $     14
</Table>


         See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with the summary of significant accounting policies set forth in the notes to
the audited financial statements contained in the Company's Form 10-K filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2001.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements
reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair
statement of the results of operations and financial position for the interim
periods presented. Operating results for the twenty-six weeks ended August 4,
2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the
fiscal year ending February 2, 2002.

RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain reclassifications were made to prior years' balances
to conform to current year presentation.

RESERVE FOR CLOSED STORES

An analysis of activity in the reserve for closed stores for the quarter and two
quarters ended August 4, 2001 and July 29, 2000 is as follows:


<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                      QUARTER ENDED                  TWO QUARTERS ENDED
                                                                AUGUST 4,        JULY 29,        AUGUST 4,        JULY 29,
                                                                  2001             2000            2001             2000
                                                           -------------------------------   -----------------------------
<S>                                                             <C>              <C>              <C>             <C>
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

Balance at beginning of period                                  $ 5,672          $ 18,770         $ 8,704         $ 9,986

Payments, primarily rental payments and lease
rejection costs, net of sublease rentals of $68 and
$143 in fiscal 2001 and $105 and $422 in fiscal 2000             (1,400)           (1,605)         (4,500)         (2,483)


Interest cost                                                        49                67             117             132

Provision for store closing and asset revaluation                  (341)           (1,101)           (341)          8,496
                                                           -------------------------------   -----------------------------

Balance at end of period (including $2.0 million
  and $11.3 million, respectively, classified as current)       $ 3,980          $ 16,131         $ 3,980        $ 16,131
                                                           ===============================   =============================
</Table>


The provision for store closing and asset revaluation is included in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations under the caption "Reorganization items,
net".


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A rollforward presentation of the number of stores in the closed store reserve
for the second quarter and two quarters ended August 4, 2001 and July 29, 2000
is as follows:

<Table>
<Caption>

                                                           QUARTER ENDED         TWO QUARTERS ENDED
                                                       AUGUST 4,   JULY 29,      AUGUST 4,   JULY 29,
                                                         2001        2000          2001       2000
                                                       ---------   --------      ---------   --------
<S>                                                         <C>          <C>           <C>        <C>
Number of stores in reserve at beginning of period          13           30            17         18
Leases terminated/expired                                   (5)          (5)           (9)        (8)
Stores added to the closed store reserve                    --           --            --         15
                                                       -------     --------      --------     ------
Number of stores in reserve at end of period                 8           25             8         25
                                                       =======     ========      ========     ======
</Table>


REORGANIZATION ITEMS, NET

A summary of costs recognized during the quarter and two quarters ended August
4, 2001 and July 29, 2000 is as follows:


<Table>
<Caption>
                                            QUARTER ENDED        TWO QUARTERS ENDED
                                        AUGUST 4,   JULY 29,    AUGUST 4,   JULY 29,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                    2001        2000        2001        2000
                                        --------    --------    --------    --------
<S>                                     <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Store closing and asset revaluation     $   (341)   $ (1,101)   $   (341)   $  8,496
Employee termination benefits                 16          87          16       1,338
Professional fees                             34         938          34       1,811
Net realized gain on sale/disposal of
leases and equipment and release of
capital leases                                --        (157)         --        (598)
Other                                         18          76          18         130
                                        --------    --------    --------    --------
  Total                                 $   (273)   $   (157)   $   (273)   $ 11,177
                                        ========    ========    ========    ========
</Table>


The net reorganization items are based on information presently available to the
Company, however, the actual costs could differ materially from the estimates.
Additionally, other costs may be incurred which cannot be presently estimated.

EXTRAORDINARY ITEM - GAIN ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT

Extraordinary gains of $214 thousand and $768 thousand were recorded in the
quarter and two quarters ended August 4, 2001 relating to the repurchase of
Senior Notes. Senior Notes with a face value of $500 thousand were purchased
during the second quarter of fiscal 2001 for $286 thousand plus accrued
interest. For the two quarters ended August 4, 2001, Senior Notes with a face
value of $1.8 million were purchased for $1.1 million plus accrued interest.

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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - Comprehensive income includes all changes in the
Company's equity during the period, except transactions with stockholders of the
Company. Comprehensive income consisted of the following (in thousands of
dollars):


<Table>
<Caption>
                                        QUARTER ENDED                   TWO QUARTERS ENDED
                              -------------------------------  --------------------------------
                              AUGUST 4, 2001    JULY 29, 2000   AUGUST 4, 2001    JULY 29, 2000
                              --------------    -------------  --------------------------------
<S>                              <C>              <C>              <C>               <C>
Net earnings (loss)              $ (1,312)        $    167         $ (2,309)         $(16,356)
Other comprehensive income
(loss), net of tax:
  Unrealized gain (loss) on
  marketable securities                (5)               3              (96)               10
                                 --------         --------         --------          --------

Comprehensive income (loss)      $ (1,317)        $    170         $ (2,405)         $(16,346)
                                 ========         ========         ========          ========
</Table>


LITIGATION

The Company is subject to various unresolved legal actions which arise in the
normal course of its business. It is not possible to predict with certainty the
outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of the possible loss.

REVERSE STOCK SPLIT

On June 27, 2001 the Shareholders of Eagle Food Centers, Inc. approved an
amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to accomplish a reverse
stock split. This was effective on June 29, 2001 and resulted in each four
outstanding shares of the Company's common stock being automatically
reclassified and changed into one share of the Company's common stock. Prior
period common stock information has been presented on a comparative basis.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security
Agreement ("New Revolver") with Congress Financial Corporation (Central) on
August 24, 2001, which amends and restates the Amended and Restated Loan and
Security Agreement dated August 7, 2000. The New Revolver is a $50 million
facility secured by a security interest in all inventories of the Company and
selected real estate. This is an increase of $10 million over the previous
credit facility and extends the term of the facility to August 24, 2004.

The Company repurchased Senior Notes during August and September 2001 with a
face value of $2.4 million for $1.5 million plus accrued interest. This will
result in the Company recording a gain of $970 thousand as an extraordinary item
in the third quarter of fiscal 2001.


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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Sales for the Company's second fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2001 were $185.5
million, a decrease of $5.1 million or 2.7% compared with the prior year. For
the two quarters ended August 4, 2001, sales were $361.9 million, a decrease of
$31.7 million, or 8.0% compared to the same period in fiscal 2000, due primarily
to the closure of seventeen stores and sale of one store during the first
quarter of fiscal 2000, and the closure of two stores in the second quarter of
fiscal 2000. Same store sales decreased 2.4% for the second quarter and 2.0% for
the two quarters ended August 4, 2001, due primarily to competitive store growth
during the past year. There were 64 stores operating at the end of the second
quarter of fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000.

The gross margin rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2001 was 25.5% of sales
compared to 25.8% for the same quarter of fiscal 2000, with a gross margin
decline of $1.9 million. For the two quarters ended August 4, 2001 and July 29,
2000, the gross margin rate was 25.7%, with a gross margin decline of $8.1
million primarily related to the reduction in sales volume due to the lower
store count. In addition, the Company recorded a LIFO charge of $300 thousand in
the first two quarters of fiscal 2001 compared to a LIFO credit of $1.0 million
in the same period of last year.

Selling, general and administrative expense for the second quarter of fiscal
2001 was $41.4 million or 22.3% of sales compared to $41.9 million or 22.0% of
sales in the same quarter of fiscal 2000. For the two quarters ended August 4,
2001, selling, general and administrative expense was $80.8 million, or 22.3% of
sales, versus $90.6 million, or 23.0% of sales, for the same period in fiscal
2000. The year to date decrease in dollars is primarily related to the decline
in the number of stores plus an overall reduction of store operating expenses,
which included an increase in associate health benefits expense.

The first two quarters of fiscal 2001 included reorganization items of $68
thousand offset by a reduction in the provision for store closing of $341
thousand. The first two quarters of fiscal 2000 included reorganization items of
$11.2 million primarily consisting of store closing and asset revaluation of
$8.5 million and professional fees of $1.8 million.

For the quarters ended August 4, 2001 and July 29, 2000, depreciation and
amortization expense was $4.5 million or 2.4% of sales. For the two quarters
ended August 4, 2001, depreciation and amortization expense was $9.1 million or
2.5% of sales versus $9.5 million or 2.4% of sales for the same period in fiscal
2000, due primarily to the reduction in the number of stores. Net interest
expense increased to $3.3 million or 1.8% of sales in the second quarter of
fiscal 2001 compared to $2.8 million or 1.5% of sales in the same quarter of
fiscal 2000. For the two quarters ended August 4, 2001, net interest expense
increased to $6.5 million or 1.8% of sales compared to $6.1 million or 1.5% of
sales in the same period of fiscal 2000. The year to date increase is due
primarily to lower interest income of $639 thousand, partially offset by a
decrease in interest expense of $280 thousand.


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Extraordinary gains of $214 thousand and $768 thousand were recorded in the
quarter and two quarters ended August 4, 2001 relating to the repurchase of
Senior Notes. Senior Notes with a face value of $500 thousand were purchased
during the second quarter of fiscal 2001 for $286 thousand plus accrued
interest. For the two quarters ended August 4, 2001, Senior Notes with a face
value of $1.8 million were purchased for $1.1 million plus accrued interest.

The net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2001 was $1.3 million or $0.41 per
share compared to a net income of $167 thousand or $.06 per share in the same
quarter of fiscal 2000. For the two quarters ended August 4, 2001, the net loss
was $2.3 million or $0.72 per share compared to a net loss of $16.4 million or
$5.98 per share for the comparable period of fiscal 2000. No tax benefit was
recognized in fiscal 2001 or 2000 as the Company is in a net operating loss
carryforward position. Valuation allowances have been established for the entire
amount of net deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of future
recoverability.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash used by operating activities was $2.8 million for the two quarters ended
August 4, 2001 compared to cash provided of $11.8 million in the comparable
period of fiscal 2000. The net loss and non-cash charges generated $6.4 million
of cash. Working capital changes used $9.1 million, due primarily to an increase
in accounts receivable and decreases in accrued liabilities, the reserve for
closed stores and accounts payable, partially offset by a decrease in
inventories.

Working capital at August 4, 2001 was $11.3 million and the current ratio was
1.19 to 1 compared to $3.3 million and 1.05 to 1 at February 3, 2001.

Additions to property and equipment for the first two quarters of fiscal 2001
were $2.4 million compared to $3.9 million in the first half of fiscal 2000. The
Company completed two major remodels during the first half of fiscal 2001.

The Company repurchased $1.8 million of its Senior Notes during the first half
of fiscal 2001 at a cost of $1.1 million, recording an extraordinary gain of
$768 thousand. Payments related to lease rejection costs were $6.0 million
during the first two quarters of fiscal 2001. The repurchase of the Senior Notes
and the lease rejection payments were primarily funded from loans against the
Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement ("Revolver").

On August 4, 2001 the Company had $12.7 million in loans against the Revolver,
no letters of credit outstanding and availability of $17.6 million.

Cash on hand, operating cash flows and other sources of funds, including loans
against the New Revolver, are expected to be adequate to meet the Company's
liquidity requirements for the coming year.


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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF
1995

The statements under Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations and the other statements in this Form
10-Q which are not historical facts are forward looking statements. These
forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could render
them materially different, including, but not limited to, the effect of
economic conditions, the impact of competitive stores and pricing,
availability and costs of inventory, the rate of technology change, the cost
and uncertain outcomes of pending and unforeseen litigation, ability to
complete all requirements relating to Chapter 11, the availability of
capital, supply constraints or difficulties, the effect of the Company's
accounting policies, the effect of regulatory, legal and other risks detailed
in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

                          PART II : OTHER INFORMATION:

ITEM 1 : LEGAL PROCEEDINGS       Not Applicable

ITEM 2 : CHANGE IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

      See discussion of the Company's reverse stock split in part I. See also
      the Form 8K filed by the Company on July 5, 2001 and referred to in item 6
      below.

ITEM 3 : DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES    Not Applicable

ITEM 4 : SUBMITTED MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

      At the Company's 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 27, 2001, the
      following matters were submitted to a vote of Security Holders.

      In the matter of the election of the Board of Directors for a one year
      term, the Shareholders voting results were as follows:

<Table>
<Caption>
                                       Votes For         Votes Withheld
                                      ----------         --------------
<S>                                   <C>                    <C>
          Robert J. Kelly             10,882,057             321,007
          Jeffrey L. little           10,983,472             219,592
          S. Patric Plumley           10,931,855             271,209
          Peter B. Foreman            10,987,258             215,806
          Steven M. Friedman          10,959,598             243,466
          Alain M. Oberrotman         10,888,058             315,006
          Jerry I. Reitman            10,987,640             215,424
          William J. Snyder           10,958,163             244,901
</Table>


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      In the matter of ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as
      independent auditors, 11,093,872 votes were cast in favor of approval,
      64,367 votes were cast against and holders of 44,825 shares abstained.

      In the matter of approval of the amendment to the Certificate of
      Incorporation to accomplish a reverse stock split, 10,739,717 votes were
      cast in favor of approval, 369,501 votes were cast against and holders of
      93,846 shares abstained.

      In the matter of the shareholder proposal with respect to urging the sale
      of the Company, 1,302,518 votes were cast in favor of approval, 7,270,871
      votes were cast against, 2,557,146 were non-votes and holders of 72,529
      shares abstained.

      All votes were in the majority regarding the election of directors,
      ratification of independent auditors and approval of the amendment to the
      Certificate of Incorporation to accomplish a reverse stock split. The
      directors were declared elected, the appointment of auditor proposal
      declared approved and the Certificate of Incorporation amendment declared
      approved. The shareholder proposal urging the sale of the Company failed
      to be approved by the shareholders.

ITEM 5 : OTHER    Not Applicable

ITEM 6 : EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8K

      No exhibits are applicable.

      On May 21, 2001 the Company reported that on May 11, 2001 Nasdaq granted
      the Company a temporary exception from the minimum bid price requirement
      through July 3, 2001. A proposal to accomplish a reverse stock split will
      be voted on at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on June 27, 2001.

      On July 5, 2001 the Company reported that on June 27, 2001 the
      Shareholders of Eagle Food Centers, Inc. approved an amendment to the
      Company's Certificate of Incorporation to accomplish a reverse stock split
      which was effective on June 29, 2001 and resulted in each four outstanding
      shares of the Company's common stock being automatically reclassified and
      changed into one share of the Company's common stock. This is intended to
      enable the Company to meet the minimum bid price requirement in order to
      continue the listing of the Company's common stock on The Nasdaq SmallCap
      Market.


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                                   SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized:

                                       EAGLE FOOD CENTERS, INC.


Dated:  September 18, 2001             /s/ Jeffrey L. Little
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       Jeffrey L. Little
                                       Chief Executive Officer and President


Dated:  September 18, 2001             /s/ S. Patric Plumley
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       S. Patric Plumley
                                       Senior Vice President -Chief Financial
                                       Officer and Secretary


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