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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ProMedica's senior living division has suffered deep pandemic-related fiscal wounds while its hospitals' recovery was set back by the Omicron variant.
May 16 -
The Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Authority and many state universities have drawn positive rating actions as the state's ratings improved.
May 13 -
If the deal closes, the two systems say they will evaluate existing debt structures and combine credits where possible and beneficial.
May 12 -
The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority's hotel taxes are on the rebound but Chicago is on the hook for a $28 million debt service gap this year.
May 11 -
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority will take higher ratings linked to the state's recent upgrades when it returns to the market to refinance debt.
May 10 -
S&P followed Fitch and Moody's in raising the state's ratings but the upgrades so far haven't halted the state's spread widening amid market turmoil.
May 6 -
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot chose a $1.7 billion proposal from Bally's over two rival plans as the city looks to casino gambling as a new source of revenue.
May 6 -
Wisconsin's debt manager Dave Erdman will make the leap to the private sector when he exits state employment after three decades.
May 5 -
Illinois' latest upgrade is its fourth over the last year and moves its general obligation rating three notches away from the cusp of junk, where it once sat.
May 5 -
Joliet closed on two federal WIFIA loans that mark a milestone in the the city's plans to overhaul its water infrastructure.
May 4