S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'AA-' long-term rating on the Illinois Finance Authority's outstanding revenue bonds issued for the Ann&Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (Lurie Children's). Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center is the parent organization for the system, and we refer to the combined system in this report as Lurie Children's. The outlook is stable. A pledge of the obligated group's gross receipts secures the bonds. The rating reflects our view of Lurie Children's good market share and strong positioning, albeit in the competitive Chicago-area market. Additionally, Lurie Children's has made significant strides around research and clinical investments over the past several years that, along with a focus to further integrate with its physicians, should
