Yvette was a senior reporter, covering the Midwest. She earned a bachelors in journalism from Columbia College Chicago, began her reporting career at the storied City News Bureau of Chicago, and joined the Bond Buyer in 1997 leading Midwest coverage from her hometown Chicago.
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The Illinois governor says the state, with its low ratings, is in no position to absorb its largest city's massive pension liabilities.
July 2 -
Gov. J.B. Pritzker denounces the move as right-wing attack to harm the state's improved standing in municipal market.
July 1 -
A progressive income tax may not boost the state's near-junk rating unless revenue is used to address the pension problem.
June 25 -
Better Housing Foundation defaulted on $84 million of bonds and lacks funds to maintain the properties.
June 24 -
Cook County, Illinois president says new taxes or fees are on table to close the shortfall.
June 20 -
S&P upgraded the city's Lambert International Airport ahead of the sale that was the subject of a tussle between city leaders.
June 19 -
The new Chicago mayor traveled to New York City this week for a series of "meet-and-greets" with political and financial players.
June 19 -
Citing new uncertainties surrounding revenue credits, Moody's downgraded the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority ahead of a $300 million deal.
June 18 -
The junk-rated district's latest cash flow issue was nearly eight times oversubscribed as it trimmed rates substantially from previous sales.
June 17 -
Moody's is bullish on the state's budget and capital bills, less so on gambling expansion and recreational marijuana
June 14
