-
This is the second wastewater deal since the city received an upgrade in April 2023.
April 5 -
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's real estate transfer tax change ballot measure – also known as the mansion tax or Bring Chicago Home – was headed for defeat.
March 22 -
On Friday, the Chicago City Council's Finance Committee will discuss $1.25 billion of general obligation and Sales Tax Securitization Corporation bonds.
March 20 -
S&P cited budget pressures that have not been counterbalanced by new revenue growth when lowered the outlook on the city's BBB-plus rated GO bonds.
February 22 -
Moody's Investors Service bumped Chicago's outlook to positive from stable, while affirming the city's Baa3 issuer and general obligation bond ratings.
January 22 -
So far, the temporary Bally's casino in Chicago has brought in about a quarter of the tax revenue it needs to generate to keep up with budget expectations.
December 19 -
Joe Ferguson, who served as Chicago's inspector general under three mayoral administrations, replaces Laurence Msall, who died earlier this year.
December 12 -
The city of Chicago and its Sales Tax Securitization Corporation won The Bond Buyer's 22nd annual Deal of the Year award for its $1.7 billion financing that addressed initiatives related to affordable housing, homelessness support services, environmental justice, and community development.
December 6 -
The city may also issue an RFP for underwriters, though the timing is not set, said CFO Jill Jaworski.
November 29 -
Bennett joins the university as associate vice president of finance under CFO Ivan Samstein, former Cook County CFO.
November 17