Midwest

S&P Global Ratings still has the district well inside junk-bond territory at a B rating.

A banking industry official warned aldermen that some institutions would cut ties to the city if it enacted such an ordinance.

A high court ruling on online sales taxes that favors the states “could gradually improve long-term revenue growth prospects,” Fitch said.

The launch of the new website came shortly after a second upgrade to investment grade.

Final price approval for a $1 billion airport terminal plan is being pushed off as more gates are added to the project.

Enhanced security at schools has received heightened attention in the aftermath of the Parkland, Florida, school massacre.

Fitch said Chicago's modernization plans may not protect O'Hare against rating pressures as debt levels swell.

The deal would have extended the three-hospital Rush system’s reach, while providing Little Company of Mary Hospital a more affluent partner as it struggles with red ink.

About $25 million will come from bonds secured by the city’s share of county hotel tax revenue and tax increment financing.

Chicago suburb warns of "catastrophic” impact of state withholding funds.