Illinois

Chicago says no taxpayer funds will go to build a proposed express line between downtown and O'Hare.

An Illinois lawmaker has filed a bill that would authorize the massive borrowing.

The stakes are high with two of the state’s general obligation ratings one notch away from speculative grade.

The "transformative" effect of landing the second Amazon headquarters is likely to help the economy of the winning government, according to S&P.

Chicago’s Sales Tax Securitization Corp. bonds cleared the market after a one-week delay.

Several market participants said it’s hard to take such a proposal seriously.

State agencies are also holding $2.3 billion of bills that can’t be paid until lawmakers approve appropriations, the state comptroller said.

The Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois has begun laying the groundwork for a campaign to raise more public money.

The city will see Monday if its retooled sales tax securitization issue is a go with the market.

Chicago plans to jump into the market with next securitization when its "tone" improves.