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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A local government watchdog raised questions because the repayment schedule for a planned $1.3 billion securitization extends beyond debt being refunded.
November 1 -
S&P Global Ratings cut Build Illinois bonds after changing its criteria; the downgrade mirrors a Fitch Ratings action in May.
October 31 -
Adverse market conditions delayed the $1.3 billion deal from Chicago’s Sales Tax Securitization Corp.
October 31 -
The deal’s underwriter cited "market conditions," confirming Chicago’s deal was placed on day-to-day status.
October 31 -
In addition to the local bond measures, voters will also decide seven governor's races and a Missouri fuel tax.
October 30 -
The backloaded maturity schedule of the debt brings comparisons to the city's supposedly abandoned "scoop-and-toss" practices.
October 29 -
The district chopped off more than two percentage points, thanks to new state aid and pension help
October 26 -
The school district says fiscal gains allow it the option of going with a competitive sale on its short-term borrowing.
October 24 -
Financial institutions and other businesses with ties to the kingdom would face a ban on doing business with Chicago under a proposed ordinance.
October 23 -
The 50 City Council members will ultimately have to sign off on new revenue needed to achieve actuarial funding.
October 23
