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Investors Plunge into Chicago's $271 Million Sewer-Bond Sale

Posted on September 10, 2012

Dow Jones

This article discusses strong investor interest in the City of Chicago’s recent $271 million sewer bond sale, despite the City’s severe financial challenges including a $369 million projected deficit for FY2013. The article cites the Civic Federation’s warning that contributions to the City's police and fire pensions will increase from $476 million in FY2012 to $1.2 billion in FY2015.