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

As the New Year begins, employers and employees across the State should be aware of new laws taking effect that impact workplace rights. In 2019, Governor Pritzker led the effort to increase the minimum wage for workers in Illinois. The ...

By: Lourdes G. Mon   It’s common knowledge that people make New Year’s resolutions. It is also said that resolutions are made to be broken. Personally, I never do such practice much less make it a tradition. Hardly do I ...

Leading broadcast company GMA Network, through its flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV, recently opened its doors to the 15 delegates of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) last November 24 during their week-long immersion trip to the Philippines.

By: Veronica Leighton   Cheers and wishes of good luck, prosperity, and success to all our readers and friends. New year is the festival to spread joy everywhere and share our feeling of happiness. Feeling nostalgic during the last New ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   While the biggest Powerball jackpot of $2.04 billion was won by a single ticket, unfortunately not mine, some hot stories for 2022 include the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the rise ...

Meghan Markle, 41, attended the prestigious Northwestern University in Illinois. According to a study, the Duchess of Sussex ranks above all other Royal Family members when it comes to the quality of academic institution she attended. Northwestern University, where Meghan ...

Congratulations and well done to Fil-Am Lorna Tippett who completed the Chicago Police Department’s Community Academy on December 6, 2022. Lorna was nominated by the CPD’s northwest side 16th District to attend the 10-week interactive-overview of what it takes to ...

When I was a little girl, playing with my dolls was my favorite thing to do. I look back at these childhood memories and felt inspired to become a nurse one day! I grew up inspired by my family. My ...