The ratings on Illinois Development Finance Authority's bonds reflect are based on an irrevocable direct-pay LOC issued by Harris Trust&Savings Bank Co. of New York. The series 1996A LOC covers principal and interest on the series 1996A bonds and purchase price for tendered bonds. The series 1996B LOC covers principal and interest on the series 1996B bonds. Both LOCs expire on Feb. 28, 1999 unless earlier terminated pursuant to their terms. Proceeds will be used to provide funds to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of certain new and existing facilities to be used by the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. The series 1996A Bonds may bear interest in either a daily, floating, adjustable or fixed interest mode. Series