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Moody’s gives Illinois another credit upgrade – eighth in less than 2 years

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Moody's Investors Service, one of the "big three" credit rating agencies, on Tuesday announced an upgrade to Illinois' creditworthiness. Tuesday's move represents the eighth such upgrade under Gov. J.B. Pritzker after years of downgrades, including seven during the state's two-year budget impasse under GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner. (Chart by Hannah Meisel and Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois)

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Moody’s Investors Service announced Tuesday that it had upgraded Illinois’ bond rating to A3, up from Baa1, marking the eighth credit upgrade the state has […]

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