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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Mayor Lori Lightfoot's first budget cleared the City Council on a 39-11 vote.
November 26 -
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, restored to investment grade by S&P Global Ratings last year, plans to sell a total of $923 million.
November 26 -
Preston Hollow is fighting Nuveen's attempt to reopen a trial record in the private lender's lawsuit accusing the investment powerhouse of anti-competitive tactics.
November 25 -
The budget was balanced without tax or fee hikes but rising uncompensated healthcare costs are expected to strain the county's finances.
November 22 -
The decision comes as the courts told the city it's on the hook to make up the roughly 2% shortfall in property tax collections to fully cover set payments.
November 21 -
The Finance Committee signed off on bond refinancing and revenue packages that are key to the 2020 budget, paving the way for a full city council vote.
November 20 -
The city will take competitive bids on general obligation-backed green bonds for the ongoing construction of a new city building.
November 19 -
Baird has hired underwriting specialist Bryan Derdenger to launch a Chicago-based desk
November 18 -
The two firms hope the more formal union will pave the way for an expansion of products and services and the speed by which they go to clients.
November 18 -
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District will sell $323 million of new money and refunding bonds as it prepares to ask voters for $500 million in new authority.
November 18
