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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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.
August 22 -
S&P cited benefits such a borrowing would offer Illinois.
August 22 -
Refunding deals were down substantially and new money volume also slipped.
August 22 -
The $560 million deal is expected to sell later this month.
August 18 -
In the latest landing of a displaced William Blair muni professional, David Abel is headed to Columbia Capital Management.
August 18 -
Thirty-year veteran of William Blair's public finance team lands at Raymond James.
August 15 -
Chicago can't shake pension strains, CPS mess, and state dysfunction as it shows off economic and fiscal strides.
August 15 -
The Democratic majority wants to override the changes Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner made to its school funding package.
August 14 -
CPS needs the city and state to deliver more than $500 million to balance its books for 2017-2018.
August 11 -
Moody's dropped Mercy Hospital to B1, affecting $71 million of debt.
August 11 -
The market reacted favorably Thursday to Chicago’s announcement that it's launching a new credit.
August 10 -
New money and refunding GO deals are in the cards.
August 10 -
Former William Blair banker Peter Raphael joined the firm's public finance team.
August 10 -
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel told investors the city will soon launch the new debt issuance vehicle.
August 9 -
Chapman and Cutler LLP expanded its municipal and structured finance practices by hiring a 10 lawyer team.
August 8 -
A debt issue to reduce its mountain of unpaid bills is stuck in Illinois' political divide.
August 8
