By: James DC   A police officer came to my door and asked where I was between 5 & 6. They were pretty annoyed when I replied “kindergarten”.

It seems that Philippine Airlines has cleared a major hurdle in its move to restart flights between Manila and Chicago after Delta withdrew its objection, though with certain conditions. In a US DOT filing, it says: “Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”) hereby moves for leave to withdraw its objection to the above‑referenced application of Philippine […]

Zoraida Saldana, 82, of Prospect Heights, Illinois, passed away on March 9th, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late Onofre R. Saldana, and her siblings, the late Erlinda (Artemio) Andres, Leticia (Mario) Miranda, and Elnora Relucio. Zoraida leaves behind her children, Adrian (Jenny) Saldana and Eric Saldana; her grandchildren, Ava, Zoe, […]

By: Lourdes G. Mon   Last month, I was requested to offer the prayers at the birthday party of the husband of my most favorite young couple in the community. The celebrant is a very well-reserved, low-keyed guy, that the party was almost cancelled, but with the insistence of his wife, he eventually acceded. If […]

By: Ryan Tejero   At the core of community leadership is grassroots organizing. It defines a leader in motion and a role that transcends from professional world to the real world out there – the global community. The strength of an organization does not depend only on leadership direction and control but mainly on how […]

By: Veronica Leighton   Chicago is well-known for its world-class blues scene, theatre districts, and diverse live shows. This city is known for its vibrant nightlife, featuring comedy, cabaret, and specialized musical productions. New study confirms that Chicago is a hub for creative professionals. That’s why it’s no wonder that Chicago’s Fil-Am ethnic community has […]

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   He was hands-down, the reigning Philippine King of Ballads back in the 1980’s just a year after the tragic loss of his left leg at the Philippine Plaza Hotel bombing. There were eight hotels that had coordinated explosions that fateful October day in 1980, a rebellious ploy by radicals sending […]

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   There are moments you never forget. Not because you want to remember them… but because your heart and body won’t let you. This Holy Week feels different for me. Because this time, the story of suffering is no longer something I reflect on from a distance. It came into my own […]

The Office Urges Consumers to Report Scam Attempts to scamalert@ilsos.gov Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning motorists across the state about a growing wave of scam texts and phone calls impersonating the Secretary of State’s office and attempting to trick residents into sending money or sharing sensitive personal information. This week, the scammers […]

Norma K. Contreras, age 91, passed away peacefully in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by the grace and mercy of the Lord. A woman of unwavering faith, she has now been called home to eternal rest, where she rejoices in the presence of God. Born in the Philippines, Norma was the eldest among her siblings, a role […]

Easter usually comes in the month of April. It is what is called a ‘moveable feast’ because the date of it is fixed according to the moon. Easter Sunday has to be the first Sunday after the full moon which means that Easter can fall as early as 22 March or as late as 25 […]