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

Deadline for nominations closes Monday, August 31 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for the 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona Last May 11, PBS premiered a 5-part documentary series entitled Asian Americans in celebration of Asian Pacific American History Month (APAHM). The docu series delivers a bold perspective on history that matters today, more than ever ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *PRESIDENT TRUMP to IMMIGRANTS WHO DO NOT AGREE WITH AMERICAN RULES: ‘TAKE IT OR LEAVE If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.’ *GEORGE FLOYD, ...

By: Elaine Lehman   On Monday, May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a Black man, died while in the custody of a White police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are highly disturbed to learn that the officer kept his knee on ...

While most Filipinos are still stuck in quarantine, Kapuso stars share tips on how to stay productive even in the comfort of their homes via the new online show “I Know Right/IKR.” Various GMA Artist Center talents try their hands ...

By: Reign C, Xavier D   New campaign aims to keep children safe during coronavirus pandemic According to the department: • One in fi ve children is abused or neglected before they turn 18; • 70% of child abuse goes unreported; and • ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   “Strikingly beautiful, well poised, well mannered, well dressed”… these were the words that came to mind when I try to remember when I was first introduced by my son to Svienna Sisaleum at Spiaggia Restaurant ...

By: Doug Nguyen   We recognize that you may have questions about how the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) will affect Social Security services. The first thing you should know is that we continue to pay Social Security and SSI benefits. Also, ...

Hello Veronica These are unusual times. Many of our clients and friends have reached out to us wondering how to still get their pressing legal needs taken care of. It has also been top of mind that their affairs are ...

In celebration of the 122nd independence celebration of the Philippines, the Midwest Pilipino American Coalition (MPAC) and the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF), the organizers of this Piyesta Pinoy in Bolingbrook will host a virtual Philippines Fiesta with “At Home ...