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

By: Joe Mauricio   On June 18, American observes Father’s Day, and Dads across the country will be honored with cookouts, cards, ties they may or may not wind up wearing, and other gift items that they cannot even use. ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar.   *The ‘Invasion’ of the FILIPINO AMERICAN COUNCIL of GREATER CHICAGO  (FACGC), garnished by complaints against the ‘Chicago police officers’ bias and unfair intervention at the FACGC rally * ‘Police officers shoving seniors to the sidewalk sows feelings of mistrust and ...

May 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 7, 8 a.m.-noon – $65 -Spring Warbler Workshop In this intensive workshop, enjoy the spring warbler migration while learning about identification, arrival dates, migration patterns, habitat preferences and daily feeding techniques. Brightly colored ...

By: Pacita Ramiro Pacis   Dear Tita Eza: Nakaka-aliw naman ang Facebook dahilan sa nakakatulong mag-reconnect ng mga kamag-anak o di kaya magkakaibigan, tulad ng nangyari sa akin. Bagong- bago pa noon ang FB, di pa masyadong uso ang Messenger, ...

TONY LABAR (left) and DON KRAMER (right), successful business owners in Chicagoland.

By: Nancy Abiera   “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ...

Brunch at Maggiano’s Little Italy serves mouth-watering Italian-American fare of brunch classics with a side of everything you love. Some of our favorites that were served were decadent Benedicts, Crème Brûlée French Toast, and Pancakes. But not just any pancakes ...

(1) Birthday celebrant Malvin Ilagan with his youngest special guest Gabrielle; (2) Family friends Marlon, Amado, Noami & Kay.; (3) Malvin with Mom Janet Guinsatao and aunt & uncle Sol & Phil. (1) Birthday celebrant Malvin Ilagan with his youngest ...