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KBRA Releases Report Assigning Long-Term Rating of AA to the City of Chicago Second Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Project Series 2023A and Refunding Series 2023B; Outlook Stable

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On April 11, 2023, KBRA assigned the long-term rating of AA with a Stable Outlook to the City of Chicago Second Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Project Series 2023A and Second Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2023B.

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Michael Taylor, Senior Director (Lead Analyst)
+1 (646) 731-3357
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Harvey Zachem, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2385
harvey.zachem@kbra.com

Karen Daly, Senior Managing Director (Rating Committee Chair)
+1 (646) 731-2347
karen.daly@kbra.com

Business Development

William Baneky, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2409
william.bankey@kbra.com

James Kissane, Senior Director
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Contacts

Analytical

Michael Taylor, Senior Director (Lead Analyst)
+1 (646) 731-3357
michael.taylor@kbra.com

Harvey Zachem, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2385
harvey.zachem@kbra.com

Karen Daly, Senior Managing Director (Rating Committee Chair)
+1 (646) 731-2347
karen.daly@kbra.com

Business Development

William Baneky, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2409
william.bankey@kbra.com

James Kissane, Senior Director
+1 (213) 806-0026
james.kissane@kbra.com

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