VIA Times – April 2016 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Wining/Dining in celebration of author Jeffrey Schiller’s new book, “Wine Hack,” a wine seminar was held at the Racquet Club of Chicago, a popular private social club & athletic club, featuring 8 different high-end varieties following by a wine pairing ...

By: Nancy Abiera   When a person causes pain to someone, it is because of feeling deeply wounded from within. The excruciating pain can bleed to death yet remain hidden. One needs help and healing, yet they receive judgment.This is ...

DHS Summer Internship Program Overview The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is looking for current undergraduate students interested in a career in public service for paid summer internships! DHS is one of Illinois’ largest agencies, with approximately 13,000 employees, five divisions, and ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   Despite barely getting over my jet lag from my Manila trip, I was determined to catch all the “terrible things” by A. Rey Pamamat, staged by About Face Theatre. I was, like always, very curious ...

Mark Mabaquiao is a Financial Advisor since 2005, currently an independent broker who is licensed in life & health and property & casualty. He has previously been recognized as a top sales agent for life and health products from multiple ...

By: James DC   Anew business was opening and one of the owner’s friends wanted to send him flowers for the occasion. They arrived at the new business site and the owner read the card, which said: “Rest in Peace.” The owner was ...

Chicago’s local performers highlighted the recent Piyesta Pinoy at Chicago’s Crystal Gardens in Navy Pier on March 20, 2016. Our young Fil-Am singer Kayla Tejero performed the song, Open Arms by Journey to the delight of the audience. Kayla started ...

By: Joe Mauricio   Some people take bathrooms for granted, but over history, the bathroom has been a place where rights are fought. For most people. going to a public bathroom is no big deal, except falling long lines particularly ...

By: Veronica Leighton   “Help a Chicago Filipino Student pianist perform in Iceland and achieve his European debut” Let me share with our dear readers a very interesting appeal letter from a very talented Filipino music student whose life’s dream ...

By: Mayra Salazar   Mid-April features both Ex- Spouse Day and tax day. These two observances are extra important if you are an exspouse, because Social Security pays benefits to eligible former spouses. And, you may need to claim this ...