VIA Times – September 2022 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Jennifer (Jing, Jen, Ditche, Ma Jing, Bajing Bajing, Mabeauty, Sharon, Cherie Gil, Mama B) Calma Zamora on August 11, 2022, a resident of Wheeling, IL. She was in her 50th year. The ...

Los Angeles, CA – The Global Footwear Awards (GFA) is now accepting submissions for its third edition. Footwear designers from across the globe are invited to showcase their latest designs in a mission to showcase established designers and uncover visionary ...

Held at Paisans Banquet Hall in Berwyn, Illinois. August 20, 2022. Isabella had a chance to celebrate also her birthday with the Blue Angels last August 19 in Gary/Chicago international Airport. Parents: Jaime and Lucy Rivas

By: Lourdes G. Mon   Keeping up with current and signifi cant news, including successes of Filipino Americans, I did a bit of research to fi nd out if there are high-ranking Filipino Americans in the Biden administration. Here’s what I ...

Tuesday’s Biden administration call for all Americans to have an up-to-date COVID shot. The good news is that you can get your COVID shot and flu shot simultaneously. It’s actually a great idea,” Dr. Ashish Jha, White House COVID-19 Response ...

By: Richard Hanus   With some exceptions, foreign nationals seeking to live and work permanently in the U.S. will undergo some sort of interview before being approved for lawful permanent status, aka Green Card status. If the applicant is overseas, ...

Sacramento – Today, the California Asian American & Pacifi c Islander Legislative Caucus has endorsed the Yes on Proposition 1 campaign. “The AAPI Caucus is committed to ensuring the AAPI community has equal access to essential services, including health care ...

Now on its second year, UPAAGC 5k Walk-Run is open to everyone. You can run or you can walk for $25 registration. Proceeds will fund grants and scholarships for underprivileged but deserving students. Free T-shirt and some swags from our ...

Rev. Fr. Carlos Llagas, S.J., very popular Jesuit priest in the FilAm’s Chicagoland community, taken at the Old Orchard Courtyard outside the Uncle Julio Mexican restaurant.

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   (Excerpts from Health.com, CDC website, FDA website) Here’s what you need to know regarding recent COVID-19 booster shots update: Booster Shot Necessity A COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is a vaccine that is administered months after the primary ...