John J. Mitchell, 42, of Colona, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill. Arrangements are pending at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island. Read More
Barbara J. Messmer, 67, of Davenport, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis. Read More
Susan Boyle likely didn't dream that she would sell nearly 3 million copies in just five weeks in release as her album, "I Dreamed A Dream," tops the Billboard 200 Albums Chart for a fifth week at #1. Read More
Colin Firth has been showing up around Los Angeles dressed in a stylish suit, white shirt, and tie. Read More
The following year, 1980, he returned to defend his title at the Brighton, only to find Englishman Ian Thompson on the starting line. Read More
The internet has been abuzz about R&B diva Mary J. Blige putting the smack down on her hubby, Kendu Issacs, for allegedly eyeballing a waitress during her album release party in New York last week. Read More
The Connellsville, Pa., native made a name for himself, not for his running, but for his blocking in the mud in Atlanta in the 1969 Peach Bowl. Led by Coach Jim Carlen and offensive coordinator Bobby Bowden, the Mountaineers installed the wishbone in bowl practices before the game and surprised South Carolina, 14-3. Read More
A Canadian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, J. Englishman is an overnight success that took years of hard work to create. ... Read the full J. englishman bio.