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Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is seeking proposals for the first phase of the long-planned Shimer Square redevelopment, 203 E. Seminary Street, in Mount Carroll, Ill. On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Moline) announced an $800,000 federal grant for the Shimer Square Job and Daycare Creation Project. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Community Economic Development Program. “The Shimer Square redevelopment project in Mount Carroll is a fantastic example of local, state and federal government coming together with businesses to revitalize a community and preserve its history,” Bustos said in a Thursday release. [Read More]

Music The live version of 'I Can't Quit You Baby' was a Led Zeppelin outtake that first saw the light of day in 1982. Mastering the tricky track proved to John Frusciante he was ready to make rock music again. Published on July 3, 2023 3 min read Led Zeppelin’s influence on musicians that followed them showed up in interesting ways. He seemingly alienated Jimmy Page on tour, but Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson also defended Page from those who said he played sloppy. [Read More]

Simpsons co-creator Matt Groening is at war with neighbors who are cutting down pine trees outside his mansion. The 61-year-old animator who started the hit series in 1989 was furious when residents in his luxury Santa Monica neighborhood called in a crew to chop down the 100-year-old protected trees. According to TMZ, their aim is to build a parking lot in front of the gates to Groening's $11.7million, five bedroom home. [Read More]

Long-Term Stefanie von Pfetten  German Actress 135 Whois shedating right now? RelationshipsStefanie von Pfetten has had no other relationships that we know of. AboutStefanie von Pfetten is a 50 year old German Actress. Born Stefanie Christina Baroness von Pfetten on 25th November, 1973 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, she is famous for Cracked in a career that spans 1998–present. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. Stefanie von Pfetten has been in an on-screen matchup with William Baldwin in While You Were Dating (2017). [Read More]

Amber Heard made a rare post on Instagram to mark her 38th birthday yesterday – years after her and Johnny Depp’s maid discovered something not quite as pleasant in their bed. The Aquaman star has shunned the spotlight, and social media, when the civil lawsuit against her ex Johnny Depp ended in 2022. The celebrity was found to have defamed the Pirates of the Caribbean star and ordered to pay Depp $15m which was later reduced to $10m. [Read More]

The median monthly income of professionals recruited under Hong Kong’s leading talent admission scheme is HK$50,000 (US$6,390), more than double what locals are earning, the city’s leader has revealed. 3. ‘Smart’ move: Singapore’s grant for Taylor Swift earns praise and brickbatsSingapore’s decision to pay American pop star Taylor Swift a grant to perform in the city state allegedly on an exclusivity clause has divided online users. 4. As China powers ahead on EVs, battery plant health risks raise a red flagChina’s electric car market is No 1 in the world but factory findings by health authorities around the country have now shed light on the lesser-known health impact of the rapidly developing industry. [Read More]

"Personally, I wasn't going to say anything 'cause I just didn't want to start drama -- not that this would even start drama; it really shouldn't," the 22-year-old told her 9.2 million followers. Nia Sioux has revealed the real reason she did not jump (or jeté) back into the Dance Moms: The Reunion episode with some of her old castmates. The 22-year-old took to TikTok to explain her reasoning, as according to the star, many of her 9. [Read More]

Elizabeth Hurley never needs a reason to wow in a tiny bikini, but on Saturday, she made sure to mark her 58th birthday in style, as she rocked a gorgeous deep blue-two piece. The Royals actress proved why she is the ultimate beach babe in her two-piece, as she stood in crystal-clear waters with her arms thrown up in celebration. Her choice of swimwear carried a striking pattern and she paired the look with a pair of sunglasses as she marked the occasion. [Read More]

Hank Williams Jr. had a mountain climbing accident in 1975 that almost killed him. After that, he's kept the now-famous beard and sunglasses close by for public appearances, but this press photo from 1971 proves he wasn't always the surly country picker we know today. Heck, he looks borderline cheerful. There's a striking resemblance between the man on the left and Hank Williams Sr. In fact, we had to double check that it wasn't him and that someone hadn't made a mistake. [Read More]

DEAR DR. JENN, I'm in my early twenties and just started watching porn. I liked it more than I expected. Like, I'm really into it. I watch it every day. Is that too much — or totally normal? How much is too much? — Me So Porny DEAR PORNY, There's no shame in a bit of porn viewing. As it was said in the show Avenue Q, "the internet is for porn. [Read More]