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Published on 4/1/2010 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Illinois prices $250 million 2.5% general obligation bonds

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, April 1 - The State of Illinois priced $250 million in series of April 2010 general obligation bonds Thursday, according to a pricing sheet.

The bonds (A2/A+/A) were sold competitively. J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. won the bid with a 1.02% true interest cost.

The 2.5% bonds, which are due March 31, 2011, were not reoffered.

Public Resources Advisory Group was the financial adviser.

Proceeds will be used to fund capital projects throughout the state.

Issuer:State of Illinois
Issue:Series of April 2010 general obligation bonds
Amount:$250 million
Type:Competitive
Underwriter:J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. (winner)
True interest cost:1.02%
Maturity:March 31, 2011
Coupon:2.5%
Ratings:Moody's: A2
Standard & Poor's: A+
Fitch: A
Pricing date:April 1

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