Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A-' rating, and stable outlook, to the Illinois Finance Authority's series 2008A and 2008B bonds, issued for Children?s Memorial Hospital (CMH). At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'A-' underlying rating (SPUR), with a stable outlook, on the hospital's series 1993, 1999A, 1999B1, 1999B2, 2003A, 2003B, and 2004 bonds, issued by various entities. Assured Guaranty will insure the series 2008A bonds. The ratings reflect CMH's: Good business and market position of approximately 15% with the inclusion of a new outreach program that has been fostered between CMH and Central DuPage Hospital; Solid management team, which has taken the appropriate steps to manage the risks that are associated with the move of
