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Fare Thee Well

Fare Thee Well

By: Victoria G. Smith   After eight years and two months, it’s with some sadness I’m now having to close this column. It had a good run, if I may say so myself. But like all good things, it must now ...

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Embassy Resumes OV Registration

Embassy Resumes OV Registration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC resumed Overseas Voters Registration on 29 June 2020. OV services, in line with consular services, were temporarily suspended on 16 March 2020 in view of the declarations of states of emergency ...

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Jokes

Jokes

By: James DC   THANK YOU CORONAVIRUS, I AM VERY HAPPY. Coronavirus is the best thing that could happen. * My wifedoes not want to travel. * She does not want to buy anything because everything comes from China. * She does not want to go ...

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CookCountyTreasurer

CookCountyTreasurer

MARIA PAPPAS SAYS Stay Home PAY PROPERTY TAXES ONLINE AT www.cookcountytreasurer.com • Search $75 million in available refunds • Search $34 million in missing senior exemptions Due August 3 Pay without penalty through October 1

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Savoring Memories

Savoring Memories

By: Ehlaine Lehman   When we first arrived in Chicago, the city was experiencing an influx of immigrant professionals, including from the Philippines. At that time, Philippine food items were still relatively scarce in the city. Sari-sari stores were still ...

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July 4, 1998, Manila

July 4, 1998, Manila

By: Bob Boyer   Born (1937) and raised in the Philadelphia area, I always found the Fourth of July to be a special celebration. The day took on extra signifi cance during World War Two. Imagine an eight-year-old in July ...

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ComEd Reports Rise in Job Placements for Trainees

ComEd Reports Rise in Job Placements for Trainees

CHICAGO (July 2, 2020) – Underrepresented groups including residents of diverse environmental justice communities and returning citizens are securing jobs after completing training funded by the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) and implemented by trade and community groups, according to ...

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JETJET GRUEZO PIWC 2020 Overall Chair

JETJET GRUEZO PIWC 2020 Overall Chair

By: Ryan Tejero   This year, the Philippine Independence Week Committee’s (PIWC) festivities were all held off due to the global pandemic. The COVID 19 has attempted to stop the FilAM community in celebrating this important historical event. Luckily, in ...

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