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 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 -
Benjamin Johnson joined Ballard Spahr in Minneapolis as a partner.
January 30 -
A statewide ballot measure would be needed to implement the required constitutional changes.
January 29 -
Beloit College's rating was cut to junk last year, and the restructuring is designed to ease debt covenant strains.
January 25 -
The courts will decide whether the city must make up shortfalls in tax levy collections to cover the pension contributions.
January 23 -
Palos Health signed a letter of intent to explore joining Loyola Health, which is owned by nonprofit healthcare giant Trinity Health.
January 22 -
In his first budget, Gov. Mike Parsons wants to give the highways commission $350 million of borrowing authority.
January 18 -
Two lone deals priced on Thursday to close out new issuance for the week.
January 17 -
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration is interested in a similar structure for a pension obligation bond.
January 17 -
A few remaining municipal bond deals hit screens on Thursday to wind down the week's issuance.
January 17 -
Capital finance director David Erdman says VRDO fraud lawsuits piqued his interest in Clarity's platform.
January 16 -
J.B. Pritzker's challenges as Illinois governor include low bond ratings, structural deficits and underfunded pensions.
January 15 -
S&P assigns a stable outlook to healthcare sector this year despite threats while Fitch and Moody's have negative outlooks.
January 11 -
The $551 million issue wraps up a nearly $3 billion program; $7.7 billion of proposed pension obligation bonds rely on similar structure
January 10 -
The General Assembly canceled the terms of Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board members, allowing Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker to make his own picks.
January 9 -
S&P Global Ratings cut Coralville to speculative grade citing the added debt burden and financing risks.
January 8
