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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Minnesota's latest revenue forecast still projects a $1 billion surplus.
February 28 -
The next mayor will be under pressure on pension funding, labor contracts and economics, S&P Global Ratings said.
February 28 -
In an historic election result, two African-American women will face off in a runoff election to become the next mayor of Chicago. Yvette Shields talks with Chip Barnett about what this means for the municipal bond market and why it matters to bondholders.
February 28 -
Lori Lightfoot, in her first race for elective office, will face Toni Preckwinkle, the Cook County board president, in an April 2 runoff.
February 27 -
The state's BBB Fitch rating is at risk of a downgrade if lawmakers adopt Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed fiscal 2020 budget.
February 27 -
Refunding volume in the Midwest was down 57% in 2018, while new money deals rose just 1.8%, leaving the region down more than 28%.
February 26 -
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “bridge” budget would reduce the state's immediate pension contributions, and assumes voters will approve income tax changes in 2020.
February 25 -
Tim Walz wants to raise the gasoline tax to support new spending and borrowing for transportation.
February 22 -
J.B. Pritzker unveiled a $38.9 billion budget that relies on new taxes and borrowing.
February 20 -
The Minnesota-based advisory firm undertook a brand makeover designed to highlight its comprehensive suite of services.
February 15
