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 final state regulatory hurdle remains for the casino proposal and the rail transit extension relies on federal funds not yet in hand.
December 15 -
The county that incorporates Chicago chose its chief administrative officer, Tanya Anthony, to take over the top fiscal post after a national search.
December 15 -
Last week's deal, upsized to $533 million, attracted $4.5 billion of orders after positive rating news including the end of Moody's speculative grade status.
December 14 -
Chicago's second tax-increment financing district for transit would provide up to $959 million of funding to leverage federal infrastructure grants.
December 13 -
University of Michigan Health will acquire Sparrow Health System in a move that provides a fiscal infusion for Sparrow's operational and capital ailments.
December 12 -
Illinois' unfunded pension tab improved slightly in 2022 because 2021 returns still play a role in the actuarial assessment through smoothed investment returns.
December 8 -
Minnesota raised its surplus projections by $6 billion Tuesday and Wisconsin last month added $2.7 billion to its surplus.
December 7 -
The RTA and its service boards are eyeing funding sources to avoid damaging service cuts and fare hikes as they exhaust federal COVID-19 pandemic relief.
December 6 -
Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health finalized their merger Friday.
December 5 -
Hospital fiscal wounds have mounted this year and the balance sheet damage is expected to extend into 2023 as labor pressures show little sign of easing.
December 2