VIA Times – March 2023 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Cousins Maya Leighton and Keira Gutierrez attend the USHLI (United States Hispanic Leadership Institute) held at downtown Sheraton Chicago last February. Maya Leighton poses with one of the conference attendees.

Wonderful celebrations, festivals, and observances occur on this third month of the year that associates with Mars, Roman historic symbol for war, heroism, and strength. So, wonder why we are celebrating and focusing on women for this month of March? ...

By: Faye Mendiola   Lani Lagudas Current president of Chicago Filipino American Lions Club THEN: Lani Laurel Lagudas at 5 months old with the late parents Fire Inspector Eulogio R. Lagudas and Mrs. Fely Laurel Lagudas at Dipolog City, Philippines, 1966 ...

By: Lourdes G. Mon   Whatever happened to speaking face-to-face, or communicating in person with businesses’ customer service instead of listening and talking to a recorded message? Nowadays, no matter what business you call, you cannot avoid recorded messages, and most ...

A “biocomputer” powered by human brain cells could be developed in our lifetime, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. The team of scientists investigating this novel approach of harnessing human brain power to fuel technology say it could make artifi ...

Headed by VT’s Doug Nguyen at Hyatt Regency O’Hare-February 18, 2023 L-R Lorenzo Fiorentino, Cultural officer Fritz De Jesus, Rose San Diego, Ms. Vicki, Board Member Lourdes Mon, Veronica Leighton Via Times, Consul Melvin Almonguera, Richard Wojewnik Blue Cross team ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   In an effort to contain COVID-19 and prevent transmission, CDC guidance remains in effect despite booster shots. We all know that the vaccine helps in preventing the severity of covid contractability yet even in that, work-related mandates ...