Midwest

A progressive income tax may not boost the state's near-junk rating unless revenue is used to address the pension problem.

Better Housing Foundation defaulted on $84 million of bonds and lacks funds to maintain the properties.

Submissions are now open for the Bond Buyer’s fourth class of Rising Stars, an honor which showcases the brightest young minds in the municipal bond industry.

Cook County, Illinois president says new taxes or fees are on table to close the shortfall.

S&P upgraded the city's Lambert International Airport ahead of the sale that was the subject of a tussle between city leaders.

The new Chicago mayor traveled to New York City this week for a series of "meet-and-greets" with political and financial players.

Citing new uncertainties surrounding revenue credits, Moody's downgraded the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority ahead of a $300 million deal.

Expect to see the dirt flying within the next month at West View Healthy Living.

The junk-rated district's latest cash flow issue was nearly eight times oversubscribed as it trimmed rates substantially from previous sales.

The health system is coming to market Tuesday with a $637 million new money and refunding sale.