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

By: Bob Boyer   The Philippine economy has definitely improved over the past few years. We even see the expression “New Asian Tiger” applied, comparing the Philippines with the economic successes of the likes of South Korea and Singapore. Still, ...

By: Robert Gard   New Regulations Announced That Will Provide Employment Authorization Availability to SOME H-4 Dependent Spouses (Spouses of H-1B Beneficiaries) Several years ago, USCIS issued regulations that allowed dependent spouses in E-1/E-2 and L-2 nonimmigrant status to apply ...

Representatives from Sonoma County Tourism, Winegrowers and Vintners, were on hand at a press meet and greet in Chicago. In 2014, Sonoma County Winegrowers made the groundbreaking commitment to become America’s first 100% sustainable wine region by 2019. Just 12 ...

By: Ryan Tejero   One of the most organized and passionate groups in the Filipino American community today is the University of San Agustin Alumni Association-Midwest (USAAA-Midwest). It has been around since 1984, and last year, this group celebrated its ...

By: Victoria G. Smith   Resting,” your maker named you. yet there’s nothing restful in your pose. Your naked breast marks your heart— its beating pounds in my ears. Your pale face turns toward the light— tell me, is it ...

By: Mark Javier   Last month, I wrote about the Filipino community’s political engagement in the Chicagoland area. The results of the recent Chicago municipal elections compel me to continue that discussion. For the first time in history, Chicago will ...

Urban Accents offers all-natural spice blends and is a 16-year old, flavor forward, specialty food company that is taking cooking and grilling to a whole new level with their grilling rubs, seasoned salts and a wide assortment of creative culinary ...

This St. Patrick’s Day, put down the Guinness and get in the Irish spirit with a new seasonal cocktail! LO Fruit Beverage’s Pot O’ Gold cocktail combines a little Irish whiskey, club soda and LO’s Mango Mojito juice for the ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Although Chicago’s African-American and Latino voters are considered to be a major issue in determining the winner in the upcoming historical April 7th mayoral runoff election, the Asian American minorities fall under the “undecided voters.” So, ...

By: Veronica Leighton   February, the second and shortest month of the year, possesses the month with the love and heart, the reason of which the lovers’ occasion, Valentine’s Day, is being celebrated on this month. Here’s a short Funny ...