VIA Times – June 2015 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Ramon Lazaro   With wedding season now kicking off, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite celebrity weddings. From Elizabeth Taylor’s flower crown for her wedding to Richard Burton to the recent George Clooney-Amal Alamuddin’s romantic ...

By: Mayra Salazar   Social Security listened to customer feedback and made the online appeals process even better. Now, people who disagree with our disability decision can complete their appeal using our improved online appeals process. More than 90,000 people ...

By: Bob Boyer   Irecently had to recommend a list of books about the Philippines to a U.S. audience. I had very little time, so I decided that I would simply write down the titles that came immediately to mind. ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   It’s true that college costs keep rising. But the truth of the matter is most students pay nowhere near the published price for their college education. The numbers are enough to rattle the bank ...

By: James DC   Why are wives more dangerous than the Mafia? The mafia wants either your money or life… The wives want both! ***************** Marriage is like a public toilet. Those waiting outside are desperate to get in & those ...

On May 27, the Via Times was invited to hear and share what the Taste of Chicago will bring this year. And what an announcement it was… The venue was The Boarding House, owned and operated by highlyacclaimed master sommelier, ...

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By: Maria Girlie Pascual   The ladies had a big job to do last Sunday, June 14. They had to host the 34th annual Philippine Independence Day Tournament, the most successful event in the history of the Fil-Am golfing community of ...

By: Veronica Leighton   I thought that a better way of spending birthday for a change is to be away from it all, away from the mad rush of press coverages, deadlines, parties, and all kinds of community activities, actually ...

By: Jovie Calma   It was over 10 years ago when I met this one talented, beautiful and sweet young lady. Her name is Rachelle Ann Go. She was here in Chicago to perform for the “Night of the Champions” ...