MOODY'S AFFIRMS THE Baa3 RATING FOR ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY STUDENT HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (UNIVERSITY CENTER PROJECT), SERIES 2006 A & B. THE OUTLOOK REMAINS STABLE.

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