Midwest

Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot opted not to try to block votes on controversial subsidies that could top $2 billion for two economic development projects.

The number of states aiding school districts with pension costs is expected to grow as pension burdens escalate.

Lori Lightfoot picked Jeffrey Bethke to help address the city's pension and budget demands when she takes the helm next month.

Cleveland Clinic will be pricing $930 million of bonds and roughly half of the structure will be variable rate debt that the clinic hopes will lower its costs.

Advocates are pressing for more than a pork-filled package, with reforms and sustainable funding sources, too.

Cleveland is looking to lock in low fixed rates and eliminate all risks related to the Water System’s hedged debt.

Detroit CFO says it's on track to exit state oversight without the need for legislative actions.

The Illinois Finance Authority says one green investor snapped up a piece of deal during retail order period.

Ohio legislature settled on a leaner gas tax increase to help fund fixes for its roads and bridges.

Attorney Lori Lightfoot will become the city's first African American woman mayor when she takes office on May 20.