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

By: James DC   A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack. “Miss Whack, I’d like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday.” Patty ...

By: Lourdes G. Mon   Rules of the Road (Nope), only in the Philippines! First, about Filipino drivers not adhering to any Rules of the Road, putting themselves in harm’s way. As a passenger, it is an unsettling feeling, finding myself ...

“Celebrating Four Decades of United Leadership and Service” CHICAGO, IL – – The Asian American Coalition of Chicago (AACC) plans to award the significant contributions of Asian Pacific American community leaders and outstanding youth at its 40th Annual Lunar New ...

By: Kayla Tejero   Happy month of love! We welcomed the new year with open arms last month. This month, we celebrate Valentine’s day which is all about love. We experience love in many ways. We receive and give love ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Here’s a special message from our Social Security columnist Doug Nguyen who is the Chairperson for the 40th annual celebration of the Asian American Coalition of Chicago 2023. “Each year, the Asian American Community celebrates the accomplishments ...

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“Imelda’s Secret” Award-Winning Author Liza Gina Hosted by: Mr. Leo Madanguit,Co-owner of Max’s Restaurant The author with Dino Viola. co-owner Max’s Restaurant; the author with Leo Madanguit, co-owner Max-Restaurant/ L-R: Veronica, Kayla Tejero, Liza Gino, Pressian Tejero and Norma Contreras.

Music by: Seth, with owner Wiston.