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 city and school district's financial "entanglements" will be the subject of an independent financial review due before the first elections are held.
June 17 -
Analyst John Kenward and public finance commercial manager Kathy Evers retired this spring.
June 16 -
Court approval for the settlement that resolves claims against the state for its role in the poisoning of Flint residents looms this summer.
June 15 -
As lawmakers debate a new two-year budget, the state increased general fund revenue projections by $4.4 billion.
June 11 -
Ivan Samstein will take the top fiscal post at University of Chicago Medical Center. The university will conduct a national search for his replacement.
June 9 -
Natalie Brown replaces Dominick Mondi, who retired earlier this year.
June 9 -
The Wayne County Airport Authority is selling $163 million to finance projects.
June 8 -
Like the city's pension funding revisions, the park district's plan ramps up to actuarial payments but it's alone in aiming for a 100% funding target.
June 8 -
Backers of energy legislation are getting pushback from some lawmakers and municipalities seeking to exempt two coal plants from a 2035 deadline to close.
June 7 -
Charter revisions that Mayor Mike Duggan says could bankrupt the city will remain on the ballot at least for now as the state's high court considers the case.
June 4 -
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority will draw from a state backup pledge and $30 million of state subsidies as it emerges from the pandemic.
June 3 -
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will keep fighting to reshape the legislation the state Senate approved this week to transition to a fully elected school board.
June 3 -
The authority will scoop-and-toss some near-term debt to avoid a shortfall that would force Chicago to dig into its own pockets to cover a hotel tax shortfall.
June 2 -
The budget pays off Municipal Liquidity Fund loans, goes easier on local governments, cuts some corporate incentives, and begins drawing down federal relief.
June 1 -
The agency is refunding $104.5 million of Federal Transit Administration section 5307 bonds and $23 million of FTA section 5337 bonds.
May 28 -
Illinois lawmakers head into the final stretch of spring session with negotiations underway on legislation that would alter Chicago Public Schools governance.
May 28 -
The Detroit Charter Review Commission will appeal the Circuit Court decision about proposed changes Mayor Mike Duggan warns threaten the city's fiscal health.
May 27 -
The Detroit Financial Review Commission votes in June on a fourth one-year waiver that allows the city to manage its finances independently.
May 26 -
Michigan officials raised revenue estimates by $2 billion this year and $1.5 billion in fiscal 2022 as the state economy beats early pandemic expectations.
May 25 -
Illinois public universities reap rewards of federal aid and state rating stabilization.
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