Illinois

Chicago officials want to highlight the distinctions between the highly rated new securitization and the city's general obligation bonds.

A bankruptcy court judge is weighing whether the municipal government-sponsored project qualifies for Chapter 11.

Chicago's Board of Education is pricing more than $900 million, citing positive rating actions and a better balance sheet.

The Illinois Finance Authority authorized a passel of deals that would be outlawed by a GOP tax bill.

The state reported a small jump in its unfunded burden while its funded ratio saw a sliver of improvement.

The bond proceeds and matching federal funds mean Illinois will pay off $8.5 billion of bills.

The city still plans to refund its outstanding water debt under its own revenue bond credit.

The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority will price $475 million, burdened by its link to the state's bond rating.

Strong legal and structural protections earned the debt top grades from Kroll and Fitch. S&P wasn't as bullish.

Cook County commissioners urged not to use one-shots to balance 2018 budget.