Illinois

More project finance deals are part of FHN Financial's plans to grow its municipal finance business.

Three of the six conservation referendums on Midwest ballots are for bond authorizations; one in Illinois and two in Iowa.

Public pension benefit improvements could put credit pressure on states that enact them, the rating agency said this week.

After the school board resigned, the rating agency put Chicago Public Schools on notice that it will watch how its tricky financial situation is handled.

Cook County released its $9.89 billion executive budget recommendation, with officials saying it includes no new taxes or layoffs.

Chicago's City Council deferred a vote on a $1.5 billion bond measure.

Xavier University in Ohio is the latest private Midwest college to face bad financial news -- downgrades from two bond rating agencies -- but it's not alone.

Wells Fargo Head of Municipal Markets Strategy Vikram Rai said on Monday that Illinois' bonds are underappreciated as he released a report on the state.

The proposed sale size has grown to $1.5 billion and the city claims it will bring $90 million in savings this year.

Public policy students will mingle with current municipal finance pros at an upcoming University of Chicago Harris School career forum.