Budgets

Brad Lander and Daby Carreras jostled over whether the city's move is a sound investment and effective against climate change.

Options for the beleaguered transit authority include expanding its commuter rail base and cracking down on fare evasion.

The full Chicago City Council will cast a final vote on a $4.4 billion bonding authorization and 2022 budget in the coming days.

The mayoral candidates faced off in their first televised debate in advance of the Nov. 2 election.

Wisconsin reported healthier-than-expected fiscal 2021 results that should benefit a new money deal planned for next month.

The proposed budget taps one-third of Cook's $1 billion in federal COVID relief, makes a supplemental pension contribution and holds the line on taxes and fees.

Congress this week will take up bills closely watched by the muni market, including infrastructure, budget and debt ceiling measures.

As two women compete for the city's top office, a ballot measure with big ramifications for its finances will also shape its future.

New leaders could create a joint blueprint while sidestepping another fiscal cliff, said Peter Goldmark, a major player when the city nearly went bankrupt.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to use $1.3 billion of the city's $1.9 billion in coronavirus relief aid to make up for lost revenues.