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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While the system took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, total traffic hit 94% of pre-pandemic levels in 2022. Traffic for the first two months of 2023 was 99% of levels in the same period of 2019.
April 25 -
"We know this cliff is coming," said state Sen. Ram Villivalam, head of the state Senate transportation committee. "What structural reforms are we looking at implementing? What innovation can we pursue?"
April 25 -
Chicago outgoing mayor offered a parting shot against pending state legislation that stands to add to city pension costs, but sponsors say the fix was promised and is needed to avoid violating federal rules.
April 21 -
Illinois' $2.5 billion transaction took center stage Wednesday as the state's first GOs to carry an A-level rating since 2016 still offers a healthy yield kick over the A and BBB benchmarks.
April 20 -
Chicago's fiscal forecast has brightened and near-term surpluses should go to cover supplemental pension contributions and into reserves, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said as she prepares to hand the reins of city government to Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson
April 19 -
Illinois' $2.45 billion GO sale should attract a wider investor audience with the higher ratings as the state seeks to raise new money for capital projects, fund ongoing pension buyout programs, and refund some debt for present value savings.
April 18 -
Several Midwest hospital mergers that are in the works will contribute to the 2023 numbers while one announced in 2022 just closed.
April 13 -
The upgrades add to the city's ratings upswing across credits that Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will inherit from Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
April 12 -
Illinois' public universities continue to reap ratings and aid benefits from the state's positive rating trajectory and healthy near-term revenue landscape.
April 11 -
The announcement came as a global settlement agreement that resolves Preston Hollow Capital LLC's litigation against Miller and Nuveen was disclosed.
April 10