VIA Times – March 2017 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Crisza Anne Patron was born on October 7, 2004. In 2005, Crisza, her mom (known as Chaz or Daisy), and her older sister Cece migrated to America to join their dad, Jhun Patron. In the U.S., Andrea (age 10) and ...

A favorite family event and a harbinger of springtime in Chicago, the 19th Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival presented by COUNTRY Financial returns to Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park (Montrose and Wilson) on Saturday, May 6, from 10am to ...

Jo Wee Sit, the indefatigable retired public school teacher and ongoing chairperson of the Essay Writing contest sponsored by the annual Philippine Independence Week Committee (PIWC), is calling all high school students — Filipinos or of Filipino descent- to join ...

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST May 27, 2017 (Saturday) 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 Noon EBG SYSTEMS, Suite 324 3525 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60659] The Philippine Independence Week Committee (PIWC) 2017 is conducting an ESSAY WRITING CONTEST in celebration of Philippine Independence ...

Prepare for a gastronomic journey featuring Filipino food as GMA News TV launches “Pinas Sarap”, the newest travel documentary and cooking program to hit international television starting April 9 on GMA Life TV. Pinas Sarap is the latest addition to ...

By: Melody Dizon   March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The 2017 PGAM theme is “Have the Conversation” and the goals of this national campaign are to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   Since its founding 34 years ago, the Asian American Coalition of Chicago has always been a significant force in showcasing and celebrating the strength of the Asian American community in Illinois, as well as in ...

Valleau Apparel makes sure that every woman wearing their brand looks and feels fabulous, and in the world of cheap fashion and throwaway clothing, they offer women quality American-made fitness attire that is both functional and fashionable. The three-year old ...