Sala Flats restoration gets $2.5 million in funding

A downtown Rock Island apartment building is getting over $2 million in additional funding for preservation and upgrades. Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH), an award-winning nonprofit Community Housing Development Organization, has announced they received $2.5 million in funding from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) to preserve and upgrade Sala Flats, located at 1829 Fourth Avenue in Rock Island. This funding is in addition to a $230,056 TIF investment. The combined funds from GROWTH, IHDA and the City of Rock Island total $4. [Read More]

Stranger Thingss Dacre Montgomery Says the Show Cut His Sexiest Look

Billy Hargrove left us feeling very conflicted after season two of Netflix’s Stranger Things. On one hand, the older stepbrother of new kid Max (Sadie Sink) is a vicious bully, not only picking on her, but also on the rest of the kids. On the other, we still felt for him — especially after that intense, abusive scene between Billy and his dad — and can’t help but dub the character an ‘80s fashion icon. [Read More]

Who is Chris Powell dating? Chris Powell girlfriend, wife

Chris Powell  American TV Personality 00 Whois hedating right now? According to our records, Chris Powell is possibly single. RelationshipsChris Powell was previously married to Heidi Powell. AboutChris Powell is a 44 year old American TV Personality. Born Christopher "Chris" Powell on 2nd March, 1980 in Arizona, he is famous for Extreme Weight Loss. His zodiac sign is Pisces. Relationship StatisticsTypeTotalLongestAverageShortestMarried1- - - Total1- - DetailsFirst NameChris Last NamePowell Full Name at BirthChristopher " [Read More]

Brittany Cartwright blames separation from estranged husband Jax Taylor on his lack of interest in s

Brittany Cartwright has opened up about why exactly she chose to separate from husband Jax Taylor. At Thursday night's premiere party for the new reality series The Valley, the 35-year-old star told Page Six: 'We've been together nine years, and people stop appreciating and take you for granted after some time — and that should never happen in a marriage.' 'So that's what I'm trying to get back,' she added. 'And if it doesn't come back, then we won't get back together. [Read More]

Galesburg temporarily closes Lake Storey due to diesel spill

A diesel fuel leak has led Galesburg to temporarily close Lake Storey, according to an email from the city. The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a diesel fuel leak in the 3100 block of Log City Trail near South Lake Storey on February 8 and used large absorbent booms to help manage the spill. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services, as the owner of the original leak contamination site, is currently using a remediation contractor, along with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, to clean up the spill. [Read More]

Kim Kardashian Didn't Cut the Tag Off Her Balenciaga Dress

Good or bad, Kim Kardashian knows how to get people talking with her style. Whether it's stepping out in a pair of $450 pedicure flip-flops or carrying a grocery bag as a full-fledged purse, Kardashian is always in on the joke. And her latest gimmick was everyone's worst fashion nightmare come true.  On Sunday, the reality star posed for photos before she took her seat in the front row at Balenciaga's fall-winter 2024 runway show during Paris Fashion Week. [Read More]

Maharashtra Prison Focus On Inmates Mental Health with Ice Cream & Pani Puri

To give inmates a variety of necessities and recreational products, the Maharashtra prison administration has introduced 173 new food items, including Pani Puri and ice cream, to the jail canteen catalog. Several things have reportedly been added to the jail catalog, including chaat masala, pickles, coconut water, chess boards, oats, coffee powder, Lonavala chikki, ice cream, organic fruits, peanut butter, Pani Puri, art books, and pieces of color. Along with other commodities, several apparel and grooming products have also been added to the list, such as face washes, hair colors, T-shirts, and Bermuda. [Read More]

Thala y Tommy Mottola: La verdad tras los rumores de su divorcio

Una de las parejas más consolidadas del medio del espectáculo ha sido la que conforman Thalía y Tommy Mottola, ya que por años han expresado su amor y han mostrado que se mantienen juntos a pesar de lo que sea. Sin embargo, ahora parece que esto podría terminar, de acuerdo con lo que se ha compartido en los últimos días. De acuerdo con varias versiones, los dos habrían incluso ya firmado el divorcio. [Read More]

Victoria Beckham's rarely-seen sister shares incredible photo alongside Spice Girl - and they could

The fashion mogul shares four children with David Beckham Victoria Beckham turned 50 on Wednesday and to mark the exciting occasion, the former Spice Girl was spotted alongside her rarely-seen sister, Louise Adams.  Taking to her Instagram account,Louise shared a wonderful tribute to her sister with a candid family photo. The sister duo couldn't have looked more alike beaming away with their parents.  Alongside the photo she wrote: "Happy birthday @victoriabeckham. [Read More]

What are those bugs you keep swatting? Biting buffalo gnats

Little black gnats are causing quite the buzz in the Quad Cities. They’re annoying, but to make it worse they also bite.  “They’re called buffalo gnats,” said Quad City Botanical Center head gardener Dave Searl. “It’s a variety of black fly.” It’s the female that bites. She feeds so she can lay eggs and fast moving water is her favorite spot.  “The faster the water moves the better the larvae like it,” Searl said. [Read More]