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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, the Social Security Administration announced Wednesday. The 5.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2022.  Increased payments to approximately 8 […]

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Haunted Hollow, a popular fall tradition and family friendly event packed with fun for all ages returns bigger and better than ever to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center on Oct. 24. Cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the fest and hayride are back this

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt Tuesday filed a response brief to the Department of Justice’s appeal in the Migrant Protection Protocols or “Remain in Mexico” case brought by Missouri and Texas. The brief was filed in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and oral argument in this case is scheduled for November