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Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets

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McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

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A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jay Shanle, Downtown Springfield, Inc., Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter, Mayor Misty Buscher, State Sen. Doris Turner, State Rep. Mike Coffey

Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.