Midwest

Boys Town, Nebraska, home of a high-profile sanctuary for troubled kids, heads into the bond market after a two-notch downgrade and recent abuse claims.

Late last month, PureCycle Technologies amended the indenture and loan agreement for the bonds issued for its Ironton, Ohio, project.

Fitch Ratings downgraded Nebraska's Regional West Health Services by two notches, lowering its long-term issuer default rating to CCC from B-minus.

The Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District was four weeks late on a Dec. 1 debt service payment amid delays to Cook County property tax billing.

When Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed property tax reform bills, there was hope in Columbus it would appease voters who backed a push to abolish property taxes.

Chicago's city council passed its alternative budget over the weekend. Mayor Brandon Johnson hates it, but said he would not veto it.

Moody's Ratings upgraded the Chicago Transit Authority to Aa3 from A1 Friday, and upgraded the Chicago-area Regional Transportation Authority to Aa2 from Aa3.

The Kansas City Chiefs will leave Missouri for Kansas, where sales tax and revenue bonds will help finance a $3 billion domed stadium expected to open in 2031.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a raft of major bills into law over the past week, culminating with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act.

Indiana Public Finance Director Dan Huge will retire effective Jan. 2, capping off a long career of public service for the state.