By Scott Baltic, Contributing Editor 
Even as commencement season peaks across the country, Roosevelt University in Chicago has its institutional eyes focused on an ambitious — some say risky — building project that’s starting to come online.
Roosevelt’s new “vertical campus,” a $118 million, 32-story, 413,000-square-foot building on South Michigan Avenue, celebrated its grand opening a week ago, though the move-in will be gradual and students won’t be moving in until the fall. That last bit
When the opportunity came up earlier this year to write for International Living, I jumped at the chance to land my first travel writing gig. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind, but one article followed another and now I’m a regular contributor.
The best thing about being a freelance writer is that you can work from anywhere—so I packed up and . It might seem like a brave move, but it was also a sensible one. The cost of living is low here—so paychecks go a long way. Plus, my family gets to experience another culture.
Talk about a dream job—IL pays me to explore this remarkable country. Take my r
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An American in Paris — Gene Kelly stars in this 1951 musical about a painter who falls in love. Thursday, May 10, at 2 p.m. at Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive.
Father of the Bride — Steve Martin stars in this 1991 comedy about crazed wedding plans. Wednesday, May 16, at 2 p.m. at Noah Webster Library, 20 S. Main St., West Hartford. PG.
Hop — Anikmated story about Fred, a slacker who injures the Easter Bunny and must take him in. Saturday, May 12, at 1 p.m. at Brainerd Memorial Library, 920 Saybrook Road, Haddam. PG.
Melissa and Joe Gorga, stars of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, have put their 16-room New Jersey mansion up for sale.
“THE JACOBS TEAM# 606105″DetailsType:ResidentialBedrooms:5″PLUS LOFT”Bathrooms:3Size:4,429 sq. ft.Lot Type:RectangularLot Size:0.26 acresYear Built:2003DescriptionOversized corner lot! Thousands in upgrades! Wood floors throughout, kitchen w/granite counters & backsplash, stainless steel appliances, family room w/fireplace & media niche, formal living & dining room w/cathedral ceilings, upgraded light fixtures throughout, master w/jacuzzi tub, separate shower, fireplace, 2 W/I closets, balcony, 1 bed & bath down, large loft, large front balcony w/views, intercom & much more!
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