State lawmakers are rushing to finalize a megaproject bill for the Bears’ stadium proposal in Arlington Heights. But ⁠what is exactly in this proposal⁠ — and who’s winning the battle for leverage? We break down the latest with Axios’ Justin Kaufmann and Block Club’s Chicago Mack Liederman. Plus: CTA is ⁠adding more armed cops⁠ to platforms, the ⁠Bulls seem directionless⁠, and the ⁠Sox’s new slugger⁠ is breaking records. 

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