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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Ahead of the deal, Moody's revised its outlook on the hospital system's Aa3 rating to positive from stable.
November 4 -
St. Louis wants a deal that improves the airport while generating net cash proceeds to the city.
November 4 -
The Illinois city faces garnishment of state funds to make up for pension shortfalls, threatening its ability to deliver core services, Moody's said.
November 1 -
The Chicago Park District would phase in actuarially determined pension payments under a funding plan that still needs state legislative approval.
October 31 -
Illinois lawmakers wrapped up the first half of their annual fall veto session leaving tough legislation for the second half, beginning Nov. 12.
October 30 -
Though the market may view Chicago's budget as heading in the right direction, relying on the state is a gamble that's a concern for aldermen, too.
October 29 -
Mayor Lori Lightfoot needs to achieve her 2022 target of structurally balancing the city’s books to preserve Chicago's BBB-plus rating, S&P said.
October 25 -
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration says the forecast shows that Illinois needs to change its income tax structure.
October 24 -
Lori Lightfoot would close an $838 million gap with a mix of permanent and one-time maneuvers including new taxes, spending cuts and debt restructuring.
October 23 -
llinois paper is looking more attractive when held up to Chicago city and Chicago Public Schools bonds, Citi analysts write.
October 22
