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

By: Nancy Abiera   “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” Isaiah 66:13 “Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.” William Makepeace Thackeray Happy ...

By: Janice Dantes   Short answer: yes, you can. The United States was built by immigrants and cities like Chicago are incredibly progressive when it comes to access to justice. Cook County is a sanctuary county which means that you ...

By: Kayla Tejero   There is a great reason to celebrate May as the merriest month of the year. For our community, this month pays tribute to the many contributions of Asian Americans in their respective communities as we observe ...

By: Faye Mendiola   Mercy Matousek THEN: Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1973 at the Philippine Women’s University, at the age of 23. THEN: Married to Tom Matousek in1996. Reception at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. She was 44 ...

By: Jan Paul Ferrer   Your family turns to you for fi nancial advice, for good reason. You save for retirement, keep your credit card debt low, and you’ve educated yourself on investing. Then one day, you look at all ...