VIA Times – March 2024 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched its annual Women’s HERstory Month campaign — developed to celebrate and support women-owned businesses, entrepreneurs and future female founders throughout Illinois. As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO is hosting events, ...

A historian who successfully has predicted the outcome of every presidential election since 1984 says President Joe Biden “absolutely” can win reelection in November. Allan Lichtman, distinguished professor of history at American University, said “it’s way too early to make ...

President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night drew fiery responses from Republicans, who called out much of the speech as being out of touch with reality. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., responded to Biden’s address on behalf ...

Jennifer and Julia Yock are competing together on an international pageant level with a platform focus on mental health. CHICAGO, IL – Jennifer Yock (52) and Julia Yock (13) are a mother-daughter team competing in the International Pageants system as Mrs. ...

The Sakura Collection, a project that aims to foster young creators, revitalize regions, and promote cultural and economic exchange through cross-border collaboration, is excited to present the beauty and diversity of Japanese traditional fabrics in two events in New York. ...

Ken Jennings, famed “Jeopardy!” winner and current host, recently shared his thoughts on the departure of Mayim Bialik from the co-hosting role. Jennings, 49, who has been co-hosting with Bialik, 48, since 2021 after the death of Alex Trebek in ...

Sparkle GMA Artist Center kicks off its first-ever world tour in Canada this April. Because Sparkle stars know no bounds, they are finally setting foot on the international stage to give Global Pinoys a once-in-a-lifetime show. One of the biggest ...

“Rocky” star and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone says he and his wife of 26 years, Jennifer Flavin, are relocating to Florida and “permanently” ditching the state of California. Stallone dropped the bombshell move news during the Season 2 premiere of “The ...

This is the very first time that a full-blooded Filipina will take home an award from Billboard’s said event. The Global Billboard’s Force Award is Sarah Geronimo, the latest international award added to her global accolades. Geronimo thanked Billboard for ...

The Cannes Film Festival paid tribute to late actress Jaclyn Jose, the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win Best Actress at the prestigious festival. Jaclyn passed away last March 2 after suffering a heart attack, according to her daughter ...