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Illinois achieves highest credit rating in 20 years, STILL lowest-rated state

Illinois achieves highest credit rating in 20 years, STILL lowest-rated state

October 27, 2025

Moody's Investors Service on Thursday upgraded Illinois' credit rating to A2, the state's highest mark in more than two decades. But despite the bump, Illinois remains the lowest-rated state in the nation.

Moody's Ratings Thursday move elevates the state to five steps above junk, although with a stable outlook.

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