The state's ratings, just one rung above junk, are holding steady after analysts' initial review of a fiscal 2021 budget that pins hopes on future federal relief.
S&P revised its outlook on Detroit's speculative grade rating to negative from stable Thursday as COVID-19 clouds the city's fiscal prospects.
S&P Global Ratings changed its outlook on Chicago's BBB-plus rating to negative citing financial strains caused by the pandemic.
Fitch Ratings lowered its outlook on Hawaii's AA-plus rating to negative from stable, following a similar action by Moody's earlier this month.
The March losses underscore the fiscal strains for hospitals but many facilities are expected soon to resume elective surgeries and diagnostic procedures.
The downgrade brings Fitch into alignment with Moody's and S&P, and the negative outlook leaves Illinois without any rating room above speculative grade.
With coronavirus decimating the state's dominant industry of tourism, Moody's dropped Hawaii's rating outlook to negative.
Fitch follows Moody's in revising the Empire State's debt to negative from stable.
Moody’s revised its outlook on Illinois’ Baa3 rating to negative from stable; a university study warns of a worst-case $28 billion multi-year revenue hit.
With Atlantic City casinos closed, Fitch Ratings revised the outlook to negative from stable on Casino Reinvestment Development Authority bonds.