Thursday, June 27, 2013

Fitch warns of Chicago credit downgrade

Crain's Chicago Business reports:
Chicago's bond rating was put on negative watch Wednesday, a sign that the city is likely to have to pay more to borrow money soon unless something changes. In a statement, Fitch Ratings Inc. said it is concerned about "the large and growing unfunded pension liability" Chicago bears as state lawmakers remain in a stalemate over government pension reform.