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

By: Doug Nguyen   Our online learning resources for educators are great for teaching others about Social Security! Chances are that a student will know someone who receives retirement or disability benefits. Our educational resources help communicate information about our ...

The event is used to recognize safe and healthy workplaces SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), its Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) and the On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program (On-Site) are joining federal OSHA ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Whew! We’ve gone a long way as the world has become smaller but stronger and smarter when it comes to everything, specifically about women in sports. Believe it or not, it’s about the Filipino women national football ...

Voting Rights Act Dear Editor, “Over half a century ago the Voting Rights Act of 1965 became law, barring discriminatory policies that kept Black Americans, and AAPIs, from voting in the United States. But today’s resurgence of white supremacy has ...

By: James DC   Mr was eating breakfast & said: Wala akong gana kumain itlog super alat… HotDog super-namantikaan…Sinangag / tutong na matigas pa… juice super tamis!!! Paano ko gaganahan? Mrs responded Paano ko gaganahan? Itlog mo maitim HotDog mo maliit Tyan mo kalaki laki ” __________ Titser ...

By: Richard Hanus   The undocumented foreign nationals I meet have been residing in the U.S. for periods ranging from 1 to 35+ years. They play a role in pretty much every aspect of day to day American life, working as ...

By: Nancy Abiera   There is power, unity as well as peace and harmony when people are in agreement even when dealing with conflicts. On the reverse, most arguments are counterproductive, useless and annoying. The best we can do is ...

By: Sarah   Hello, hello, hello! If you’re new to my page…welcome! I’m happy and excited to have you here. How’s summer treating you? Summer is here, breaking the record of long continuous days/weeks of oppressive heat watch/warning. I love ...

Dear Community, If we haven’t met yet, I’d like to officially introduce myself as VAI’s Development Manager. I’ve been a Chicago- based non-profit development professional for the last 6 years, and I love living and working in the Uptown neighborhood. ...

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure Friday that amends the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act and allows pharmacists and retail stores to sell fentanyl testing strips over the counter beginning Jan. 1. “Fentanyl is a ...