VIA Times – April 2024 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Judith Santiago   • Financial Security: Knowledge of Medicare ensures that individuals can plan and budget effectively for their healthcare needs in retirement. Understanding the coverage options, premiums, and out-of-pocket expenses associated with Medicare can contribute to overall financial ...

By: Nancy Abiera   “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds ...

By: James DC   One morning a husband returned after several hours of fishing and decided to take a nap. Although not familiar with the lake, his wife decided to take the boat out and go for a ride. She motored ...

* Former Miami Dolphins player, Mike Kolen, known for his perseverance, commitment, and an integral part of the historic 1972 undefeated season, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was 76 years old. * Hollywood Legend Dead at 87: (WatchDogReport.org) ...

Patricia R. Frick, nee Clemente, age 87. Beloved wife of the late John B. Frick, and loving companion of the late Norman Schaedel. Loving mother of John (Donna) Frick and Cynthia (Robert) Golek. Loving grandmother of Christine (Michael) LaMorte, Kaitlin ...

Jowie de Claro, age 53, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on March 8th, 2024. Friends and family gathered for visitations for Jowie held March 21st, 2024 through March 23rd, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, ...

By: Ryan Tejero   New to the Asian American community here in Chicago is the organization of Indian Americans called the Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville Area (AIANA). Barely a year old, AIANA is composed of Asian Americans who share ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Investing can be complicated and overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to do it on your own. Understanding the fundamentals can help you make sense of the risks and opportunities associated with investing. It can also ...

By: Kayla Tejero   H appy April! Towards the start of this month, we celebrated one of my favorite holidays, Easter! It was so fun seeing the Easter bunny, going to church, and commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   The Remedy Massage Customs of the Filipinos nestled in our very own island is a time-honored custom known as “Hilot,” which has been handed down through the generations. Hilot, which comes from the Tagalog word “hilutin,” meaning ...