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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Michigan issued debt in June to cover its portion of the settlement approved by a federal judge Wednesday.
November 11 -
The state's fiscal 2022 update and five-year forecast offers a brighter near- and mid-term budget picture thanks to federal relief and strong revenues.
November 10 -
Local and state officials, labor, and policy groups have begun putting stakes down over how to split up the federal infrastructure windfall for Illinois.
November 9 -
The nation's second-largest county heads into the market next week with a GO refunding buoyed by an upgrade and an outlook boost.
November 9 -
Richard Li is leaving the Milwaukee comptroller's office after nearly two decades to work on Connecticut's state debt issuance.
November 8 -
Moody's joined the other three rating agencies in returning O'Hare's outlook to stable as Chicago plans to tap an up to $2.3 billion new money and refunding authorization next year.
November 5 -
The outlook revisions boosts a city with some $8 billion in borrowing in the works, including more than $1 billion before the end of this year.
November 4 -
A federal judge signed off on sanctions against IFS Securities Inc.'s former head trader for allegedly pocketing phony commissions and unauthorized trades that bankrupted the firm.
November 3 -
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority plans $600 million of borrowing next month and $500 million next year as its 15-year-old capital program remains in full speed ahead mode.
November 2 -
Chicago anticipates a casino-resort development will result in a $200 million annual jackpot — with room to grow — to help cover public safety pension contributions.
November 1