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 first motor fuel tax increase in decades could eventually raise more than $450 million annually.
July 21 -
The prominent Chicago health system's refunding will simplify its debt structure, cut interest rates, and provide longer-term fixed financing.
July 20 -
Chicago is looking for a financial advisor to help it assess casino development proposals due next month.
July 16 -
Spreads for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, which manages Chicago's convention center, narrowed in an $811 million deal that priced Thursday.
July 16 -
Hospital consolidation continued though the coronavirus pandemic; how the Biden administration's pro-competition executive order will play out remains unknown.
July 15 -
Federal aid boosts Chicago Public Schools as a sea change in governance looms with elected school board legislation awaiting the governor's signature.
July 14 -
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority are heading into the bond market, buoyed by state rating upgrades.
July 13 -
The public transit agenices are benefitting from sales taxes that fared better than expected through the pandemic and the state's stronger fiscal footing
July 9 -
Moody's Investors Service upgraded the county — home to Detroit — A3 from Baa1 while also elevating its rating outlook to positive.
July 9 -
S&P followed Moody's in raising Illinois' general obligation rating, moving it to BBB as the state's fiscal picture brightens.
July 8