Midwest

KBRA and Fitch Ratings downgraded Chicago's general obligation bonds to BBB-plus from A-minus on Wednesday, and both kept their rating outlooks at negative.

After Columbus, Ohio, voters gave the green light in November, Mayor Andrew Ginther this month released his plan for the affordable housing bond proceeds.

From Illinois to Wisconsin to Michigan, Democratic governors outlined plans to ameliorate budget crunches made worse by Trump administration policies.

Senior public finance banker Eric Avila has joined Siebert Williams Shank & Co. as managing director and head of the Midwest region.

Indiana's House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a plan to build a stadium to lure the National Football League's Chicago Bears.

A Nebraska state senator introduced legislation that would require a minimum 50.1% voter turnout for bond measure elections.

The Indiana House has passed legislation that would eliminate an estimated 164 townships across the state through consolidation.

Longtime Columbus auditor Hugh Dorrian died Feb. 6. He was widely respected for his dedication to public service, transparency and timely audits.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker resurrected a 2024 pension proposal that would increase the state's funding goal to 100% by 2048.

Illinois' economy will underperform the Midwest and the U.S. over the next year, due largely to the effects of federal policies, according to an economic forecast.