Jorge Berry was a renowned Mexican journalist who had a long and distinguished career in the field of news and sports. He passed away on July 13, 2023, at the age of 67, after being diagnosed with brain death. He was hospitalized in Puerto Vallarta, where he lived for the last years of his life.
His death was confirmed by his family and friends, who expressed their condolences and admiration for his work. Read More...
Just days before the annual jazz and heritage festival he organized was to start in Rock Island, Nate Lawrence died unexpectedly at his East Moline home Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. He was 80.
Co-founder of the influential Polyrhythms/Quad Cities Jazz Festival (with Rock Island’s Shellie Guy) in 2002, Lawrence was the longtime Polyrhythms director, organizing the monthly Third Sunday Jazz Series (first at Davenport’s Redstone Room, then at Bettendorf’s Rivermont Collegiate) and in August 2014, launched the Polyrhythms Jazz & Heritage Festival in Rock Island. Read More...
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the choice of top restaurant in each state was made by Mashed.com’s editorial team.
Of all the restaurants in Illinois, one really captured Guy Fieri’s heart.
Known for his spiked hair and sunglasses, many food lovers have put their trust in Guy Fieri’s opinions when it comes to learning about the best diners, drive-ins and dive bars to indulge in a good meal. Read More...