Midwest

Two months after property tax payments would normally be due, Cook County, Illinois, is still struggling to send out accurate bills for the second part of 2024.

S&P Global Ratings warned that Indiana's property tax reform law, Senate Enrolled Act 1, creates uncertainty for local income tax-backed debt.

A lawsuit filed in federal court by 17 states against the Trump administration targets a presidential memorandum ending federal approvals for wind energy.

Chicago is returning to market with a $375 million deal for O'Hare Airport, according to multiple rating reports, with more on the way.

Minnesota school districts face a financial crunch as the end of pandemic relief funds coincides with rising expenses, lower enrollment and labor pressures.

Fitch cited the system's operating performance and plans for up to $4.2 billion in addional debt.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Financial Future Task Force released an interim report this week on Chicago's structurally imbalanced budget.

Ohio politicians are racing to deliver relief as a citizens group gathers signatures for a November 2026 ballot initiative to end property taxes in the state.

Minnesota plans to go to market Sept. 23 with a $1.27 billion general obligation bond sale.

Cook County, Illinois, plans to go to market Oct. 1 with $150 million of sales tax revenue bonds. The deal comes on the heels of a Moody's upgrade to Aa3.