Midwest

Local police funds challenging the suburban and downstate police and firefighter pension fund consolidation appealed a court decision that upheld it.

The state's two-year capital budget includes incentives for Intel's $20 billion chip production plants and spending on local and state construction projects.

State officials warn that federal infrastructure funds may be lost if lawmakers don't act on new authorizations.

Chicago's decades-long casino chase has moved closer to reality with Mayor Lori Lightfoot banking on the fiscal jackpot to help fund the city's pensions.

An Illinois judge upheld the constitutionality of the state's consolidation of downstate public safety pension funds; an appeal is expected.

The firm poached four Piper Sandler bankers to increase its presence in a sector that serves one of the fastest-growing U.S. demographics.

Goodman's colleagues and friends called her death a loss for the public finance industry. The Canadian native embraced Chicago and her role aiding local and state governments.

Chicago hasn't shied away from using its relationships with investment banks to pursuit of larger social goals, but it hasn't always gone the city's way.

Michigan's new revenue and economic forecast add billions onto existing surplus projections but officials also warn of looming economic headwinds.

The bulk of the first tranches of the $15 billion of IIJA funds will likely be used to figure out where lead lines are located, so states and water systems can determine the scope of the problem.