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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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 -
Alderman Edward M. Burke, who held sway over the city's bond deals for decades, resigned with key pieces of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's agenda still pending.
January 4 -
The new office staffed by veteran banker Greg Vahrenberg will focus on Kansas and Missouri issuers.
January 3 -
Roads, local projects, contamination sites, and the state's rainy day fund will all see funding boosts.
January 2 -
Wisconsin's governor-elect named Brian Pahnke budget director, Joel Brennan to head the Department of Administration, and Craig Thompson to lead transportation.
January 2 -
Cities across the state are looking for pension relief as J.B. Pritzker prepares to take the reins as governor.
December 31
