Moody's

State’s 8th upgrade in less than 2 years, 2nd to put it in ‘A’ category

S&P cites recent early debt retirement, buildup of rainy day fund

Rating agency cites ‘fundamental improvement’ in state’s fiscal outlook

Move means lower interest costs, but rating remains lowest of all states

A pair of credit rating agencies on Tuesday issued warnings on the finances of both the state of Illinois and its largest city.

A major credit rating agency says Illinois' rating won't be lowered to ``junk'' but warns the state still faces serious financial challenges and long-term…

A major bond-rating agency says Illinois' fiscal challenges linger despite approval of the first state budget in two years.Moody's Investors Service…

Even though the Illinois House voted to override the governor's veto to give the state its first budget since 2015, the state's bonds may still reach…

Illinois Public Radio's Jenna Dooley explores just what it means to be "under review" by Moody's Investors.

SIU President Randy Dunn talks with WSIU's Jennifer Fuller about recent credit downgrades and warnings, and how the university can rebound from difficult…