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THE BOND BUYER: Chicago turns to scoop and toss, tax hikes, and job cuts to manage coronavirus wounds

October 22, 2020

Chicago's fix for a $1.2 billion 2021 budget shortfall and remaining 2020 COVID-19 pandemic tax wounds count on $948 million of relief through a $1.7 billion refinancing and restructuring of general obligation and Sales Tax Securitization Corporation debt. "Ratings agencies have demonstrated unusual patience, due to the unusual circumstances" said Brian Battle, director of trading at Chicago-based Performance Trust Capital Partners, who added, at first glance the budget proposal and debt restructuring appears "reasonable as this voluntary quarantine is unprecedented."

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