Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's about-face on re-amortizing to reduce next year's pension contribution is one less negative rating factor, agency analysts said.

Major League Soccer's Chicago franchise may move back to Chicago from Bridgeview, and what happens to the village's rating depends on lease negotiations.

The Pritzker administration says it can now afford to make the full originally scheduled pension contribution without re-amortizing the funding timetable.

A graduated income tax could lay the groundwork for Illinois to rebuild its credit quality — but only if done right, according to the rating agency.

Chicago and its pension funds dispute whether the city is meeting its obligations; the city says the state comptroller is too quick to believe the funds.

Jennie Huang Bennett is seen as the front-runner as the municipal bond market awaits the Chicago mayor-elect's fiscal picks.

The state Senate approved the proposed constitutional amendment on a party-line vote.

The veteran-majority owned firm has hired its first banker — Chicago-based Frank Paul.

The debt service reserves for the Better Housing Foundation deals were drained to make the last bond payment.

The next five weeks will determine the fate of first-year governor J.B. Pritzker's proposals for the fiscally troubled state.