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

2024 promises good cheers to everyone as 2023 ended with immense gratefulness for the year that was and an excellent warm welcome to the upcoming one.

By: Lourdes G. Mon   Some years ago, I read from various media prints and on the internet, the name Trey Potter, then an 18 year-old who lived in Ohio, about giving his mother a memory of a lifetime. His story ...

By: Veronica Leighton   As we greet the new year 2024, we are proud to say that our pride and joy, Via Times Newsmagazine, still remains the stalwart chronicler in our community in sharing with the others our cultures, traditions ...

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office says it will continue challenging the state’s estimated population decline. Others say Illinois leaders need to enact business friendly policies to grow, instead of denying the state is shrinking. Millions more federal ...

New Year’s Message Dear Vero & Via Times/CPR TV: As we embark on a new journey into the year 2024, I want to take a moment to extend my sincerest wishes for Via Times & CPR TV a future filled ...

Cook County property owners are running out of time to pay taxes that were due in 2022 and avoid the Annual Tax Sale that begins Tuesday, Jan. 9. To find out if your property is on the Annual Tax Sale ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   It’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for our physical and mental well-being. But what happens when sleep decides to play hard to get? Suddenly, we find ourselves in the middle of a ...

By: Faye Mendiola   Jane Quiaoit Miran THEN: Jane at 6 years old in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines NOW: Crowned as Mrs. Philippines FAASD (Filipino American Association of South DuPage) 2022-2024.   Maritess Verin-Wynkoop THEN: Maritess with her classmates during a lull in Class ...

January 9, 2024 Harbor Point South Function Room Justice Jesse Reyes and Ian Sharping. Justice Jesse Reyes Reynard Tanig, Janice Dantes, Justice Jesse Reyes, Ian Sharping, Mark Calaguas, Hazel Navarez. Janice Dantes, Justice Jesse Reyes, Tatiana Candalaria, John Ranieri. Michael, Janice ...

Chicago, IL – January 2, 2024 SamaSama Project, the Midwest’s trailblazing Filipino Folk Fusion band, is proudly celebrating its 15th year of captivating audiences with their unique blend of musical genres. Founded in 2008 and aptly named “SamaSama,” meaning “united” ...