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

By: Nancy Abiera “My deep need calls out to the deep kindness of your love. Your waterfall of weeping sent waves of sorrow over my soul, carrying me away, cascading over me like a thundering cataract. All through the day ...

By: Edward Cortez   St. Augustine said that our souls are restless until they find their rest in God. There is a God-shaped vacuum in every one of us that only God can fill. And until He fills it, our ...

By: James DC   An 84-year-old man is having a drink in Harpoon Harry’s. Suddenly a gorgeous girl enters and sits down a few seats away. The girl is so attractive that he just can’t take his eyes off her. ...

By: Ryan Tejero   It takes a lot of planning and coordinating to stage a successful event especially if it involves participation of guests coming from all over the US and from the Philippines. This is the case of the ...

By: Lourdes G. Mon   Every time I read about a school administrator, who walks an extra mile to help needy students, I cannot help but admire the extra effort and unparalleled generosity. It reminds me of the days when ...

By: Jan Paul Ferrer   According to the most recent statistics from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, more than 43 million people have provided unpaid care to an adult or child in the last 12 months.1 These people ...

By: Kyla Tejero   Happy Labor Day Weekend. I am currently writing this article after the long three day weekend. Labor Day is a unique holiday that is dedicated to the hardwork and the many achievements of the working population. ...

By: Doug Nguyen   Social Security works with our Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act allows OIG to impose severe penalties against ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   So, you’ve heard of this mysterious condition called ‘office chair butt’, have yout? Well, let me enlighten you. Picture this: you’re sitting in your office chair for hours on end, typing away like a maniac. Suddenly, ...

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   Hilton Northbrook, Glenview Illinois August 10, 2024   Samuel Mason Hizon Boyer 6 years old. He has been taking guitar lessons since April, 2024 thru Mr. Tod at King Music. He ...