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According to Brad Biggs, the Bears have a "high asking price" for CB Jaylon Johnson as the trade deadline nears its end.

A top official said Chicago could be forced to raid its reserves, even though that would almost certainly cause Wall Street rating agencies to reduce the bond rating, increasing how much it costs the city to borrow money.

The Bears have bolstered their defensive line with a trade for Commanders DE Montez Sweat.

Owners say they need the surcharges to stay in business and remain competitive. Critics say it’s a sneaky way to increase the tab without raising menu prices.

That power came from “scratch my back” Chicago politics. Burke’s clout emanated from the sheer force of his personality, the favors he did for other City Council members and the intimidation he wielded over his colleagues.

LaSalle Street would be perfect for the new federal effort, announced last week, that encourages cities and states to turn empty office buildings — particularly ones near transit — into housing.

Natalie Raanan, 18, and her mother Judith Raanan, 59, were kidnapped Oct. 7 and taken hostage by Hamas. They were released nearly two weeks later. The Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Yinam Cohen announced Natalie Raanan’s return to Chicago but did not mention when Judith Raanan would return…

The future of migrants cannot be separated from our future, two community advocates write. We need to embrace the fact that we are all in this together.

Plus: Matthew Perry’s Chicago memory, plans for a second migrant tent camp advances and more.