310 – Financing for Illinois Park Districts – Bonds 101

In this session, board members and administrators will learn about the types of financing available to finance Illinois park projects. We will explore how these debt products are issued and which options might be right for a particular project.
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate which financing alternatives might fit the projects and the pros and cons of various options to determine a solution that best suits their needs.
- Understand debt limitations, the necessary time frames for various alternatives, and the various parties involved in debt issuance.