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S&P Global Ratings reviews Chicago's municipal bonds following pension payment

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 17
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S&P Global Ratings rated Chicago's municipal bonds, reflecting the city's financial management. Chicago fulfilled a budgetary pledge by making the second half of its supplemental pension payment for the year. The city's general obligation bonds are currently rated BBB by S&P Global Ratings, though all ratings carry negative outlooks. Previously, the city authorized $830 million in general obligation bonds, structured to delay interest payments for two years.

From chicagotribune.com, bondbuyer.com

Why it matters

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The ratings reflect the financial health of the city, which S&P Global Ratings had previously downgraded. The supplemental pension payment assuaged concerns of aldermen and rating agencies. Aldermen noted that failing to make the payment would have been disastrous for the city's bond ratings.

Justin Marlowe analyzes Chicago municipal finance while Brandon Johnson leads city administration.

From chicagotribune.com, bondbuyer.com

Who's involved

  • Brandon JohnsonMayor of Chicago, exercising executive and governing authority over the city.
  • ChicagoThe city whose municipal bonds are being rated and whose finances are under review.
  • S&P Global RatingsThe credit rating agency evaluating the financial health of Chicago's municipal bonds.
  • Bill ConwayAlderman who spoke about the necessity of the pension payment to maintain bond ratings.
  • Chicago City CouncilThe legislative body that approved the $830 million bond authorization.

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