Standard&Poor's Ratings Services confirmed its 'AA+/A-1+' rating on Illinois Finance Authority's (Northwestern Memorial HealthCare [NMHC]) series 2002C variable-rate demand obligation revenue bonds, issued on behalf of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, due to the bank facility being extended to July 18, 2014. The long-term component of the rating is based on the rating on the obligor, NMHC. The short-term component of the rating is based on a liquidity facility provided by Northern Trust Company (The). The stable outlook is based on the outlook on the obligor. USPF Criteria: Bank Liquidity Facilities, June 22, 2007