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 court decision on Illinois Medicaid bill payments could come on the last day of a special session.
June 28 -
Illinois isn't the only Midwest state struggling with budget issues.
June 27 -
Lawyers for Medicaid recipients will ask a judge to order Illinois to pay nearly $1.1 billion more a month.
June 27 -
Chicago Public Schools closed on the private placement of $112 million of grant anticipation notes.
June 26 -
Illinois house leaders continued to negotiate on budget and policy issues with the clock ticking.
June 26 -
Iowa’s weaker-than-projected revenue collections are so far manageable, Moody’s said.
June 26 -
Cook County's leader says state and federal issues weigh heavily on budget planning.
June 22 -
A budget feud between Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the legislature's GOP majority doesn't pose an imminent threat to the state's high-grade ratings, said Fitch Ratings and Moody's Investors Service.
June 21 -
The Prarie State faces the possible loss of at least one of its investment grade ratings if it doesn't resolve its budget crisis.
June 21 -
Debt service on Illinois bonds “will not be delayed or diminished,” the comptroller said.
June 20 -
The Chicago Public Schools paid a punishing yield on short-term state grant anticipation notes.
June 20 -
Chicago enters the market with $825 million of new money and refunding O'Hare airport revenue bonds.
June 19 -
Indiana will assume direct control over a troubled P3 under preliminary settlement agreements.
June 19 -
A feud over tax relief between Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the GOP may hurt a bond rating.
June 16 -
A special session of the Illinois General Assembly will begin June 21.
June 15 -
The Michigan Senate and House approved changes to the teachers’ pension system as part of a state budget deal.
June 15 -
Illinois House and Senate Republicans laid out a formal budget and reform package.
June 14 -
Michigan's attorney general announced more felony charges in the Flint water contamination crisis.
June 14 -
The Chicago Transit Authority and Regional Transportation Authority are latest rating victims of Illinois political gridlock.
June 14 -
The University of Illinois will conduct a national search to replace retiring CFO Walter Knorr.
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