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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The Illinois Finance Authority signed off on the financing cementing NorthShore University HealthSystem’s recently closed merger with Edward-Elmhurst Health.
March 8 -
Moody's raised the Chicago Board of Education's rating by one notch to Ba2.
March 4 -
The University of Michigan follows Michigan State this month in joining the club of universities offering 100-year bond maturities.
March 3 -
Minnesota's February forecast adds $1.5 billion to the $7.7 billion forecast just a few months ago.
March 1 -
Income taxes — despite losses due to remote work — and internet gambling revenue are on the rise, giving the Motor City's general fund a boost.
March 1 -
A Michigan House Republican plan would direct $1.15 billion of grants to local municipal pensions that agree to abide by certain conditions.
February 28 -
Lawmakers are being asked to put off a deadline to consolidate suburban Chicago and downstate police pension assets and extend the deadline for funds to reach a 90% funded ratio by 10 years.
February 25 -
The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority projects a fiscal 2022 shortfall in hotel tax collections needed to repay the annual state advance that covers debt service.
February 24 -
School districts that impose COVID-19 related mitigation measures face state lawsuits and can't participate in the Missouri's bond enhancement program.
February 22 -
Municipal bond issuance in the Midwest reversed course last year, falling by 7.4% to $77.5 billion.
February 22