Midwest

Franklin County is set to receive the biggest chunk of funding with roughly $135 million.

Chicago Public Schools officials say the deal won't include any scoop-and-toss restructuring for budget relief.

Puerto Rico's default is generating concern over mainland special revenue bonds and distressed issuers, and undercutting confidence in municipal credit nationwide.

The loan would provide funds for capital improvements which were supposed to be funded by $10 million in bond proceeds the school district misused.

Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker will take on Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner.

The other finalist is a consortium that features Chicago-based broker-dealer Loop Capital Markets.

Debt is being issued to refund the Karegnondi Water Authority's 2016 bonds and fund remaining pipeline construction costs.

Lombard's failure to honor its appropriation pledge cost bondholders dearly in a hotel project bankruptcy.

The St. Joseph School District could be positioned for a new bond issuance in 2019 of up to $60 million if the Board of Education approves a prepayment on current bond debt next week.

School of the Osage School District voters will be asked in less than two weeks to approve a $23 million bond issue that will impact every grade level with an eye to the future.