Moody’s Mulls Upgrade to Illinois Transit Bonds After State Fix

A Metra commuter train departs from Union Station in Chicago.

Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg

Moody’s Ratings said it may upgrade the Illinois Regional Transportation Authority’s debt after the state legislature moved to eliminate the public-transit system’s budget shortfalls.

The company said Tuesday it will review the rating on about $1 billion of the authority’s outstanding bonds for a possible increase.