Midwest

Illinois is putting the ratings of some already strained school districts at risk, said S&P Global Ratings.

The new hires will bolster the firm's P3 and high ed/healthcare teams.

They are also trying to hash out a final state budget deal.

The Indiana land-grant university is buying out Kaplan, a for-profit distance learning enterprise.

With Illinois school aid still in limbo, there is talk of compromise ahead of a veto override vote next week.

The nation's largest Catholic healthcare system will acquire Illinois' largest Catholic system.

S&P cited benefits such a borrowing would offer Illinois.

The district faces growing enrollment amid shrinking financial support.

Refunding deals were down substantially and new money volume also slipped.

The idea of a new Ames High School cleared its latest hurdle Monday night when a community feedback group recommended constructing a new building to the school board.