Lawsuits

Public private partnerships for an airport, a commuter rail service, and student housing have gone sour in the Southwest.

The Kentucky Supreme Court’s ruling prevented a quasi-governmental agency that filed for bankruptcy from leaving the state pension system.

Moody's shifted its rating outlook to negative from stable on the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese.

Chicago says its met its obligations under the state pension code; all four of its pension funds have filed shortfall claims with the state.

“The City of Harvey, through no fault of Comer’s and unrelated to Comer’s fiduciary obligations, tainted the district’s offering,” according to the defense.

Opponents of the $700 million adopted budget say $2.5 million of spending choices may begin a slide back to Chapter 9.

PHC not seeking financial damages, instead wants permanent injunction to cease alleged conduct.

The law firm representing the trustee for a $250 million student housing complex accused the University of Oklahoma of predatory behavior.

“I think there’s enough demand for Illinois bonds," said Vikram Rai, head of Citi's municipal strategy group.

Municipal utility MEAG is preparing to issue $725 million of bonds to finance a portion of its share of work at Plant Vogtle.