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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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first-year administration is not yet ready to tinker with the state’s underwriting pool for negotiated municipal bond sales.
September 26 -
Low taxable rates will allow the state to reap 10% present value savings while advance refunding $285 million of tax-exempt GO debt.
September 26 -
Reports from S&P Global Ratings and Moody's Investors Service highlight fiscal strains Chicago, Illinois and some local governments face.
September 25 -
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More than 300 market participants, including 100 investors, attended the city's annual conference Friday to hear from Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
September 23 -
The latest garnishment request comes as a task force on downstate and suburban public safety fund consolidation nears recommendations.
September 19 -
Fitch Ratings lowered the city’s issuer default rating to AA-minus from AA.
September 18 -
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's administration faces an $838 million budget gap as the city prepares to host investors at its annual buyside conference Friday.
September 17 -
Moody's shifted its rating outlook to negative from stable on the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese.
September 13 -
City tours, panel discussions, and remarks from the mayor and chief financial officer are planned.
September 13 -
Chicago says its met its obligations under the state pension code; all four of its pension funds have filed shortfall claims with the state.
September 12 -
PHC not seeking financial damages, instead wants permanent injunction to cease alleged conduct.
September 11 -
The commission's $300 million sale for bridge work will be its first new money issue since 2010 as it struggles to fund its road and bridge network.
September 10 -
CPS sees spread penalties dwindle as market looks for yield and recognizes district's fiscal progress.
September 6 -
“I think there’s enough demand for Illinois bonds," said Vikram Rai, head of Citi's municipal strategy group.
September 4 -
Market observers says Lori Lightfoot should go light on one-time maneuvers, avoid fiscal gimmicks, and move the city toward structural balance.
September 3 -
The state's GOs recovered by 20 basis points or more late Thursday and into Friday, but a promised appeal hangs over the credit.
August 30 -
Lori Lightfoot is eyeing new taxes, debt refinancing, and state action to help close a $838 million gap.
August 30 -
There are no reasonable grounds for the lawsuit to proceed, said the order from Jack D. Davis II. An appeal is planned.
August 29
