Extra Extra: Moody's Slashes Chicago's Credit Rating Again
By Chuck Sudo in News on Mar 2, 2015 11:30PM
- Moody's Investor Services, citing Chicago's looming underfunded pension crisis, lowered the city'sbond rating from Baa1 to Baa2—two levels above junk status. [Sun-Times]
- The Blackhawks' recent trades shows they're still vying for a Stanley Cup even with Patrick Kane out with a broken collarbone. [NBC Chicago]
- But all eyes are on Patrick Sharp, who has been the subject of trade rumors and salacious innuendo. [Tribune]
- Here's a look at how a progressive agenda affected many of the aldermanic races. [The Real News]
- In a no-brainer, Jon Lester was named the Cubs Opening Day starter. [CBS Chicago]
- Mayor Emanuel is crowing about how the high school graduation rate is up, but that may be the result of some unproven methods and lower standards at alternative schools. [Catalyst Chicago]
- How did Casimir Pulaski's birthday become a city holiday? [WBEZ/Curious City]
