Midwest

The Illinois House speaker, citing progress, asked rating agencies to hold off on negative action.

The Indiana Finance Authority approved its takeover of a struggling highway public-private partnership.

Illinois is staring at a historic fall into junk territory if lawmakers can't compromise.

The Midwest Economy Index declined to 0.51 in May from 0.72 in April, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said Friday.

Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno will resign from the legislature Saturday.

Legislation to overhaul retirement benefits for Michigan teachers will make it easier to predict pension costs, S&P said.

Wayne County, Michigan has two proposals to finish a partially built, bond-financed jail project

Cuts to Ohio's Medicaid program may delay Gov. John Kasich's signature on the state budget.

The Illinois governor says he will keep lawmakers in session until a budget agreement is reached.

A proposed ordinance calls for Chicago to funnel more money to two pension funds without state action.