Midwest

Illinois' break in budget gridlock and tax hikes help market digest bonds.

The $2 billion public-private partnership was put on hold after a federal judge issued an injunction.

The Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education could save $731,000 by refinancing bonds.

P3 specialist Jessica Platko brings international experience to the firm.

Taxpayers in Indian Prairie School District will save $10.5 million as the district refinances bonds by issuing new bonds at a lower interest rate.

Moody's Investors Service said it upgraded the city of Detroit, Mich.'s issuer rating to B1 from B2.

The prairie state plans $6 billion of general obligation borrowing over the next two weeks, offerings expected to lure investors with unusually rich yields for a sovereign state credit.

The city is looking for banks to lead a tender offer and refunding of bonds issued as part of its bankruptcy exit.

The county must move to replace the lost revenue, the rating agency says.

The allure of promised savings persuaded most Chicago City Council members.