General obligation bonds

Fiscal 2026 general fund revenue for the city, which is considering a November bond election, is expected to be flat amid economic uncertainty fueled by tariffs.

Chicago's Regional Transportation Authority plans to return to market next Monday with $130 million of Series 2025A general obligation bonds.

Legislation signed into law will place $500 million of general obligation bonds and a constitutional amendment for economic development districts on the ballot.

Issuers in Texas are wary of potential changes at the federal and state level that could impact their finances and ability to sell debt.

An Illinois park district became the only local general obligation credit to default in 2024, according to Municipal Market Analytics.

Bond-issuing infrastructure districts and development zones were a focus of legislation passed by Utah lawmakers during a session that ended March 7.

The Texas city, which is considering an $800 million general obligation bond election next year, expects to issue nearly $400 million of debt in 2025.

Wisconsin will be in the market Wednesday with $253.9 million of general obligation bonds, with some proceeds funding the Blatnik Bridge replacement project.

The planned fiscal 2026 increase in bonding is expected to continue for several years.

Chicago's City Council on Wednesday approved the sale of $830 million of general obligation bonds that Mayor Brandon Johnson says will fund infrastructure improvements.