Midwest

The flagship University of Illinois saw A1 and A-minus ratings affirmed ahead of a $145 million deal.

The Lincoln-Way district is in recovery mode from past bond abuses of a previous leader.

Wayne County and Detroit officials hope a new, $5.4 billion, 20-year transit plan makes it to the November ballot.

Chicago has mollified American Airlines enough for the airline to throw its support behind a new airline lease agreement.

Export industries may suffer, and Increases in steel and aluminum prices would hinder infrastructure projects.

Democrats are frustrated that President Trump's infrastructure plan would require state and local governments to come up with the majority of funds for infrastructure projects.

With its accreditation no longer at risk, College of DuPage got an upgrade from S&P Global Ratings.

Detroit's plan to pay off some bankruptcy-related debt early should save $11.7 million.

Chicago-based banker Kevin Hoecker is following his former boss to Wells Fargo.

Moody's Investors Service cut Milwaukee's rating to by a notch to A1.