Maximized Family Fun In Vancouver

July 21, 2024

Fun Baking and Cooking

By: Sarah   Five days of fun, packed with family reunion, good food, and enjoyable experiences in Vancouver, Canada. I’m always an anxious flyer, but this four-hour flight was pleasant, no turbulence…smooth ride from take off to touch down. It took a while to gather all luggage but the immigration process was, surprisingly, a breeze; […]

Then and Now

July 21, 2024

Faye Mendiola

By: Faye Mendiola   Dr. John Pantano THEN: Two-year-old John Pantano, at St. louis, Missouri THEN: 2015 Physician of the Year Award Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village IL NOW: Edward Elmhurst Health Physician Appreciation @ Field Museum Chicago Maelen Pantano MD Internal Medicine 30 yrs of practice & John Pantano MD Pulmonary Critical Care @ […]

Retail Bloodbath: More Than 2,600 Store Closings Announced So Far In 2024

July 21, 2024

Headliner News

Retail stores are being shut down at a staggering rate all over the country. If we stay on the pace that we are on, the total number of stores closed in 2024 will be nearly 40 percent higher than the total number of stores closed in 2023. That is what you call a crisis! Meanwhile, […]

Supreme Court May Prevent “Irreparable Harm” To Trump, Says Yale Law Prof

July 21, 2024

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Liberal Constitutional law scholar Jed Rubenfeld says New York “hush money” case may violate Trump’s constitutional rights and that he would appeal to federal courts Over the last week, America’s leading legal scholars and journalists have explained that former president Donald Trump is now a convicted felon. A jury found Trump guilty of many crimes, […]

Prosperity Now Statement on May Jobs Report: Hot Jobs Report May Hide Double-Edged Sword for Low-Income Families

July 21, 2024

Headliner News

WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy added 272,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in May, far outpacing economists’ expectations of 180,000 jobs, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate rose marginally to 4.0% (from 3.9%). The following is a statement from Marisa Calderon, president and CEO of Prosperity Now: “We are […]

UN: World Food Prices Rise 3rd Straight Month

July 21, 2024

Headliner News

We are being lied to about the economy The United Nations world food price index rose for a third consecutive month in May, as higher cereals and dairy product prices outweighed drops in prices for sugar and vegetable oils. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, […]

Illinois Housing Development Authority Warns of Housing Scam

July 21, 2024

Headliner News

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is alerting vulnerable households of an online scam pretending to be IHDA or a similar housing entity. The scam is presented as a flyer posted on Facebook announcing the opening of a waitlist for specific properties as part of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). The scam […]

Swift and Kelce Fans Go Wild Over Rumors

July 21, 2024

Balitang Artista

The conjecture was set in motion during a May 29 broadcast of the “New Heights” podcast. The Kelce brothers were discussing their favorite Adam Sandler films when Travis, the 34-year-old tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri, compared his older brother to characters from Sandler’s movies. Jason, 36, retorted, “I was gonna go ‘Wedding […]

“Trump Won” Hitmaker Natasha Owens Declares Former President “The Chosen One” with New Single

July 21, 2024

Balitang Artista

With an ongoing string of viral hits already under her belt, patriotic powerhouse Natasha Owens returns with her latest single, “The Chosen One” (Radiate Music). Watch the music video on YouTube. “Last year I sang on the Mar-A-Lago lawn, and I dedicated my song ‘Warrior’ to President Trump,” says Natasha. “I told him that night […]

Announcement from Direk Gerry Rebello

July 21, 2024

Balitang Artista

Hello everyone, I am Direk Gerry Rebello from Gervin Production in Chicago. First and foremost, I would like to apologize for everyone’s inconvenience due to the cancellation of the Vina Morales concert on June 2, 2024. But, I would like to clarify to everyone that I am not the promoter who was in non-compliance with […]

Chicago Women in Custody in Film

July 21, 2024

Balitang Artista

Thirty-five women in medium/maximum security at Cook County Jail spent twelve weeks acting as a professional film jury in the ICMC’s Women’s View program. After viewing, rating, and discussing 80 top tier independent short films, participants curated ;nside Story. The spirited festival program features eleven films from six countries and includes six Chicago premieres, plus […]

Heart Evangelista takes oath as president of Senate spouses foundation

July 21, 2024

Balitang Artista

Kapuso fashion icon Heart Evangelista has taken her oath as the new president of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. During her oath-taking ceremony, Heart said she is willing to take on the challenge of working with other spouses of senators to “find ways” to uplift the lives of Filipinos. She also promised to continue the […]

Lea Salonga to Join the List of Celebrities at Tussaud Wax Museum Singapore

July 21, 2024

Balitang Artista

Broadway actress and singer Lea Salonga is about to join the list of Filipino celebrities who have their own waxworks at the Madame Tussauds museum in Singapore. In an Instagram post by Madame Tussauds Singapore, a photo and a video show Salonga meeting with a team as they take measurements for her wax figure. “Shining, […]

Baggage Handler Warns About Ribbons Tied to Luggage

July 21, 2024

Press Release

Frequent flyers often forgo checking in their luggage to sidestep the potential issues of delayed baggage, difficulty in identifying their items, or the fear of their luggage not reaching the intended destination. Those who do check in their luggage often resort to personal markers on their suitcases to facilitate a smoother baggage pickup. However, this […]

The Intersection of Divorce and Mental Health Advocacy: Breaking the Stigma

July 21, 2024

Janice Dantes

By: Janice Dantes   Divorce, an often tumultuous and emotionally taxing experience, can profoundly impact an individual’s mental health. The end of a marriage marks not only the conclusion of a significant relationship but also a significant shift in one’s life trajectory, often accompanied by feelings of loss, failure, and uncertainty. However, amid the challenges, a […]

Adventures in Navigating the New Filing Fee Schedule: Green Card Marriage Applicants

July 20, 2024

Richard Hanus

By: Richard Hanus   Even for me, a 30-year immigration law veteran, the new US Department of Homeland Security/Citizenship and Immigration Services (US CIS) filing fee schedule can present a menacing head ache. In so many contexts, whether for an H-1B work visa petition, or a marriage based adjustment of status (Green Card) filing, the […]

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July 20, 2024

Edward Cortez

By: Edward Cortez   Do not be silent to me, lest, if you are silent I become like those who go down to the pit” (verse 1), so says a dejected David who feels forsaken in his direst needs, surrounded by his enemies. What are we to do when heaven seems silent, and we feel […]

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July 20, 2024

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Psalm 28: The Silence of Heaven

July 19, 2024

Edward Cortez

By: Edward Cortez   Do not be silent to me, lest, if you are silent I become like those who go down to the pit” (verse 1), so says a dejected David who feels forsaken in his direst needs, surrounded by his enemies. What are we to do when heaven seems silent, and we feel we […]