News Rustel

Dec

Singer James Taylor suggested for lead role in “Lincoln”

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Singer-songwriter James Taylor says he doesn’t see the resemblance, but he was pitched – without success – to play the role of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in the new film.Taylor told a packed audience at the National Press Club on Friday that Oscar-winning musician John Williams – who composed the soundtrack for “Lincoln” – had pushed for Taylor to play the lead role in Steven...

Integrys Energy Services tapped to supply Chicago's electricity

Label: Business

The same company that heats homes in Chicago has been picked to provide the electricity that powers them.Integrys Energy Services,...

Dec

Michigan GOP approves right to work amid protests

Label: World

LANSING, Mich. — Republicans slammed right-to-work legislation through the Michigan House and Senate Thursday, drawing raucous...

“Star Trek Into Darkness” trailer sports a very vengeful Benedict Cumberbatch

Label: Lifestyle

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Benedict Cumberbatch carries a galactic grudge in the new trailer for “Star Trek Into Darkness.”The first look at what’s next for Capt. Kirk and crew is an explosion-rich one, but the best special effect on display in the J.J. Abrams-directed sequel is Cumberbatch‘s Shakespearean-infused threats of global devastation.“You think your world is safe,” he says in a voice dripping...

Lurie Children's Hospital sees surge in patients at new Chicago building

Label: Business

Executives at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago expected a "bump" in patients when the $855 million...

Dec

Burglars hit Jimmy Choo store in Gold Coast

Label: World

Broken glass from a display case lays shattered on the floor of the Jimmy Choo store on Oak Street in Chicago. ...

“Zero Dark Thirty” wins best film award a second time

Label: Lifestyle

NEW YORK (Reuters) – “Zero Dark Thirty,” filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow‘s action thriller about the hunt for Osama bin Laden, was named best film of 2012 on Wednesday by the National Board of Review – the second accolade for the movie in one week.Bigelow was named best director and Jessica Chastain, who plays the starring role of a young CIA officer pursuing bin Laden, was named best actress by the NBR.Bradley...

Well: Holding on for the Wedding

Label: Health

As my patient looked on, his wife took the framed photograph out of a nondescript manila mailer, the type with bubble wrap on the inside, and handed it to me gingerly. It was clear they both considered it to be precious cargo.“You can see I made it to the wedding,” he said, smiling broadly, as I studied the image of him in a suit, locking arms with his granddaughter, the bride. The two of them were...