VIA Times – May 2014 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Mayra Salazar   On Memorial Day, as we pay tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we also share some news about Social Security disability benefits for veterans with disabilities: a new ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *God bless the Donors of ‘Jesus Boat’ *White House brings Working Families issue to Chicago *Gov Quinn speaks at meetings re Dream Fund; Republican opponent *Feel the mythical magic of Love: watch “White Snake” now showing ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Are you “sandwiched” financially and emotionally between an aging parent and an adult child? According to a recent study, nearly half of Americans in their 40s and 50s have a parent aged 65 or ...

Americans, got to know why it’s more fun in the Philippines after the Philippine Embassy opened its doors to the public for the first time and regaled them with dances, music and, of course, Filipino food! A total of 6,105 ...

By: Christian & Maya Leighton   Cheereleading Maya Leighton PASS pres. Dr. Vio and PIWC/BOT pres. Lina Jonson’s Three Bundles of Joy from their only son Irwin and his wife, Jayne: top left Cathryn Alyna, Amelia Quinn and the Littlest Baby ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Asian Americans have contributed so much in the progress of this country not only in terms of their excellence in the professional fields of medicine, science and enginerring, but also as manual workers–as farmers, fishermen, carpenters, ...

Enjoy a long festive destination for Latin fare in Chicago. Carnivale has recently added fantastic brunch menus to their amazing food offerings complete with musical ensemble to entertain your ears and palates. You may start with a Mimosa drink, champagne, ...