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 ...
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Read More »Birthday Party Amid Pandemic
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 ...
Read More »A Chokehold on Legal Immigration: 6 Things to Know About the Extended Immigration Ban and Where Things are Headed
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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Read More »Black Lives Matter or President Trump?
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 ...
Read More »PH Foreign Service Posts In The U.S. To Celebrate 122nd Year Of Philippine Independence Virtually
WASHINGTON, D.C . – On 12 June 2020, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. along with all seven (7) Consulate Generals around the U.S. will celebrate the 122nd Year of Philippine Independence through a Facebook Live event with a simultaneous ...
Read More »Laughter is Best Medicine
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 ...
Read More »‘Not a time to Keep Score’
By: Bob Boyer This intelligent and productive advice comes from Vice President Leni Robredo, the leader of the opposition party in the Philippines. President Duterte had been slow to respond to the coronavirus pandemic when it invaded the country ...
Read More »Faith = P.L.S. (Power, Love & Serenity)
By: Nancy Abiera “No one can please (PLS) God without faith, for whoever comes to God must have faith that God exists and rewards those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 “For God hath not given us the spirit of ...
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