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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S&P raised the Indiana capital's ad valorem tax-secured bonds to AA-plus.
December 28 -
Platte County remains at odds with holders of the $32 million Zona Rosa bond issue about its responsibility to cover debt service shortfalls.
December 28 -
Myron Frans will remain the state's top fiscal officer under Gov.-elect Tim Walz.
December 27 -
Illinois Gov.-elect J.B. Pritkzer is tapping experienced fiscal hands for top positions in his administration.
December 26 -
Moody's raised the Art Institute of Chicago's rating in recognition of declining debt and stronger reserves.
December 26 -
The RTA, which oversees three big Chicago-area transit agencies, is among the organizations that wants the state government to pass a long-awaited capital bill.
December 18 -
Michael J. Mitchell, a 40-year veteran of public finance law, is remembered as a mentor.
December 18 -
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says his pension package offers a path to further stabilize city employees' pensions without burdening taxpayers.
December 14 -
Chicago would issue up to $10 billion of POBs under a proposal the mayor left to city council to decide.
December 12 -
Rahm Emanuel will back a constitutional amendment to rein in pension benefits while city pension obligation bonds remain in play on a longer timeline.
December 11
