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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Illinois would also use asset transfers, supplemental contributions and a buyout program in the governor's plan to deal with $133.7 billion of unfunded liabilities.
February 14 -
The federation issued its suggested budget roadmap Wednesday, ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first budget release.
February 13 -
The ideas are emerging as focal points in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s search for solutions to the state's pension underfunding.
February 12 -
An asset transfer and payment restructuring were offered to Gov. J.B. Pritzker as ideas for part of a pension fix.
February 8 -
Deep fiscal strains weigh on the district's efforts to claw its way back to investment grade.
February 7 -
The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago says its plan would put the state on path to fiscal solvency and double-A ratings.
February 6 -
A new report from the state comptroller lays out budget strains that weigh on the backlog despite strong revenue numbers.
February 5 -
Weaker operating results led S&P Global Ratings to lower its outlook for the Evanston, Illinois-based university.
February 1 -
Shields, fired by Wells Fargo in December, joined Loop Capital Markets LLC as a managing director this week.
February 1 -
Mt. Pleasant, Racine County, and the Wisconsin state government all face risks if the Taiwanese manufacturer can't deliver on its big promises.
January 31
