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The Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Authority and many state universities have drawn positive rating actions as the state's ratings improved.
May 13
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If the deal closes, the two systems say they will evaluate existing debt structures and combine credits where possible and beneficial.
May 12
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The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority's hotel taxes are on the rebound but Chicago is on the hook for a $28 million debt service gap this year.
May 11
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The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority will take higher ratings linked to the state's recent upgrades when it returns to the market to refinance debt.
May 10
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S&P followed Fitch and Moody's in raising the state's ratings but the upgrades so far haven't halted the state's spread widening amid market turmoil.
May 6
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot chose a $1.7 billion proposal from Bally's over two rival plans as the city looks to casino gambling as a new source of revenue.
May 6
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Wisconsin's debt manager Dave Erdman will make the leap to the private sector when he exits state employment after three decades.
May 5
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Illinois' latest upgrade is its fourth over the last year and moves its general obligation rating three notches away from the cusp of junk, where it once sat.
May 5
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The development could potentially affect the tax-exempt status of bonds issued for the school, though it will likely be resolved before that happens.
May 5
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Joliet closed on two federal WIFIA loans that mark a milestone in the the city's plans to overhaul its water infrastructure.
May 4
