The measure represents the first major legislative step toward ensuring the Bears stay in Illinois. The thorny details of infrastructure funding for Arlington Heights — which are likely to include help for Chicago — must still be dealt with before lawmakers adjourn from the spring session

DeFabo Akin’s thoughts about the Bears’ potential move reflect how the majority of Chicagoans feel, a new poll found.

The newest tweaks include provisions that outline how the megaprojects bill would give multi-billion-dollar mega developments a property tax freeze for up to 40 years, with an additional special payme...