VIA Times – June 2020 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said she was gratifi ed that the Board of Commissioners today approved her suggestion to waive late penalties for two months on property tax bills scheduled to be due August 3. “Homeowners and business owners ...

IDHS Also Launches Immigrant Family Support Project for those Excluded from Federal COVID-19 Relief CHICAGO –The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced two COVID-19 response programs designed to provide much-needed support to Illinois residents – a summer youth program ...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s adorable son, Archie, is already talking—at least, according to a source who chatted with Us Weekly. “He’s saying a few words, like ‘Dada,’ ‘Mama,’ ‘book,’ and ‘dog,’” the source said, adding that “he loves playing ...

MARTINO WIM TANGKAR Outstanding Service in Leadership Award 2020 Mr. Martino Wim Tangkar serves as National President of the Indonesian Diaspora Network (IDN) in United States and also Regional Co-President of the IDN USA in Midwest, USA (13 states). He is also ...

Alicia Monk, Multi-talented and active community leader in the Filipino American Community of Chicago

By: Veronica Leighton   Warm thank you’s to Via Times staff, family and friends who all bravely came out to celebrate my birthday (May 31) in conjunction with the official America Reopening of the three-month lockdown and, believe it or ...

By: Richard Hanus   1.The Administration says it is looking to protect or create American jobs with the latest immigration ban and eventually seek to establish a merit based immigration system. But a close look at the Administration’s actions for ...

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By: Joe Mauricio   Peaceful protests over George Floyd’s murder have been overshadowed by images of rage-fueled violence and destruction. When it comes to race relations, anyone who thinks rioting is the answer doesn’t grasp the question. Burning, looting, and ...

By: James DC   I went to the bank and said I’d like to open a joint account. They said, “With Who?” I said, “Anyone who has a lot of money!” __________ Laughter is the best medicine, but if you laugh for no reason, you ...