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 Teachers Retirement System issued a warning after state budget changes lowered this year's contribution to the fund.
September 12 -
Minnesota's high court ordered the negotiations to resolve a funding dispute that's entangled a small piece of debt.
September 11 -
The city council must vote on the deal and voters must also approve the terminal reconstruction project.
September 8 -
State funding for K-12 school districts has been restored after a compromise between lawmakers and the governor.
September 8 -
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he will act to authorize $6 billion of borrowing to knock out overdue bills.
September 7 -
The transportation package limits bonding to $400 million.
September 6 -
They say a report shows state could shave billions off interest costs if it borrows to pay down the state's unpaid bill backlog.
September 6 -
Moody's Investors Service says firmed-up state and city funding has stabilized the district's finances, for now.
September 6 -
Mayor Rahm Emanuel will introduce an ordinance Wednesday to pave the way for the new bonds.
September 5 -
The firm announced a merger with Lindquist & Vennum LLP.
September 5 -
A state appeals court ordered Harvey, Illinois to levy a property tax to boost the nearly insolvent firefighters' fund.
August 29 -
The Chicago Civic Federation opposes the school district's budget over its reliance on uncertain revenues and debt.
August 25 -
St. Louis’ commitment to issue debt to help pay for renovations to the hockey arena is embroiled in lawsuits and has pitted the city against its elected comptroller, Darleen Green.
August 25 -
Illinois has a tentative deal on a school funding overhaul that could get aid again flowing to districts.
August 25 -
The school board will vote amid new optimism about state funding.
August 24 -
Illinois is putting the ratings of some already strained school districts at risk, said S&P Global Ratings.
August 24 -
The new hires will bolster the firm's P3 and high ed/healthcare teams.
August 24 -
They are also trying to hash out a final state budget deal.
August 23 -
With Illinois school aid still in limbo, there is talk of compromise ahead of a veto override vote next week.
August 23 -
The nation's largest Catholic healthcare system will acquire Illinois' largest Catholic system.
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