DALLAS (Standard&Poor's) April 6, 2012--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned 'AA+' long-term rating to the Illinois Finance Authority's $143 million series 2012A fixed-rate bonds, the Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority's $92 million series 2012B fixed-rate bonds, the Health and Educational Facilities Board of Rutherford County, Tenn.'s $47 million series 2012C fixed-rate bonds, the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority's $95 million series 2012D fixed-rate bonds, and the Illinois Finance Authority's $101 million series 2012E multiannual put bonds. All bonds were issued for Ascension Health Alliance (AHA), and the outlook on all ratings is stable. "The 'AA+' rating reflects our view of AHA's excellent geographic and financial dispersion, continued robust financial performance, significant unrestricted liquidity, and strong
