VIA Times – April 2023 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Veronica Leighton   Bringing to you on this holiest month of the year the new scientific findings to the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin as Jesus’ burial shroud, per Newsmax. The belief in Jesus is that He not ...

By: Sarah   Who doesn’t celebrate SPRING! Spring has always been, and will always be a cause for celebration. It’s a new season…and hinting on all of us that, fi nally, sunshine is on its way. We welcome spring in so ...

Left to right: Rey Miran, Jane Miran, Greta Soliman, Loida Soto and RJ Turija, at the St. Patrick’s Day dance of the Chicago Dance Power.

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Wealth is a complex concept, and the myriad perceptions, biases and emotions you have around money can affect the fi nancial decisions you make. Understanding these dynamics and developing strategies for making objective decisions about ...

Marking the beginning of National Donate Life Month, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias unveiled the state’s organ and tissue donation campaign encouraging Illinoisans to “Join Together” and “Change Someone’s Story” by becoming organ and tissue donors. “Some 4,000 Illinois residents ...

A surprise birthday celebration for Jake with the help of his kuya Johnmel Anthony, friends and classmates in Casadea Resort Navotas, Philippines, March 10, 2023.

By: Lourdes G Mon   Who would believe that for 40 years, the Asian American Coalition of Chicago maintains resilience and cohesiveness among the Asian community members in spite of their very different and distinct cultural backgrounds. AACC has never ...

By: Faye Mendiola   Ben Zoleta THEN: Passport picture going to Saudi Arabia Where: Manila, Philippines When: May 1984 Age: 24 years old NOW: District 1A International Lions Club Region 2 Chairperson Where: Lions Governor Night When: Nov. 2022 Age: 62 ...