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 new mayoral task force will work on Chicago's economic recovery effort as the city's finance team continues to assess the damage.
April 23 -
The state applied the green designation to the $80 million deal, but didn't obtain third party verification.
April 22 -
The March losses underscore the fiscal strains for hospitals but many facilities are expected soon to resume elective surgeries and diagnostic procedures.
April 22 -
The Illinois penalty that raises borrowing costs for all issuers in the state may widen as local agencies and governments face likely cuts in state support.
April 21 -
Federal operating aid will help manage the Illinois Regional Transportation Authority's expected tax and farebox hits this year but storm clouds loom.
April 17 -
The downgrade brings Fitch into alignment with Moody's and S&P, and the negative outlook leaves Illinois without any rating room above speculative grade.
April 16 -
Their governors are pressing the Trump administration to support more relief that directly addresses revenue blows
April 16 -
The city faces the loss of $348 million of revenue because of the economic shutdown, threatening the balanced budgets it needs to avoid state intervention.
April 16 -
Gov. J.B. Pritzker laid out revised revenue estimates for the fiscal 2020 and proposed 2021 budgets.
April 15 -
Illinois has spent about $170 million on coronavirus-related expenses so far, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker said more information on the budget impact is coming.
April 14
