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 YAHWEH has commanded His endless love to pour over me.” Psalms 42:7-11 “The Lord said […]
Maurice Williams, who died on August 6, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C., left an indelible mark on the music industry. Known for the chart-topping single “Stay,” Williams provided the world with a timeless doo-wop classic. Released in 1960, “Stay” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying its place in music history. The song, notable […]
Justin “BeatKing” Riley, a prominent figure in the Houston rap scene, passed away at the age of 39 on August 15, 2024. Riley, widely known by his stage name BeatKing, was participating in a morning radio show takeover at the Urban One/Radio One station in Houston, Texas when he fainted. He was immediately rushed to […]
Frank Selvy, the only individual in NCAA Division I history to score 100 points in a single game, has died at age 91. Known for his time with the New York Knicks and several other NBA teams, Selvy passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, according to an announcement by his alma mater, Furman University. […]
Corazon graduated from the Chinese General Hospital College with a degree in nursing. In 1961, she married Bienvenido, and together they emigrated from the Philippines, eventually settling in Chicago, Illinois. Corazon gave birth to her son, John Christopher, in 1966, and her daughter, Joyce Frances, in 1968, both at Mother Cabrini Hospital in Chicago. Corazon’s […]
Adelina Tabaque Garcia, of Northbrook, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 4, 2024. She was the beloved wife for 52 years of Fidel Garcia; loving mother of Michelle (Frank) Dodds; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ligaya Cruz, Benjamin Tabaque, Lydia Torres, Lolita […]
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 3rd Agusanon Tapok Tapok Ngani America, which was a gathering of Filipinos who hailed from […]
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 I was a Catholic school principal and I would solicit from well-off parishioners at the […]
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 may be spouses, partners, adult children, parents, other relatives, friends or even neighbors. And, many […]
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. Unless you work in healthcare, most of us were off on September 2nd. We celebrate […]
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 anyone who engages in misleading Social Security- related advertising or imposter communications. OIG may impose […]
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, you start to feel a strange sensation in your derriere. Yes, my friend, that’s ‘office […]
Get Ready to Squish, Squeeze, and Sniff to Sensory Delight! TORONTO, ON. August 8, 2024 – This Summer, Incredible Group is adding three new licenses to their Squishi line that will satisfy every collectors dream- SOUR PATCH KIDSTM, OREOTM and SWEDISH FISHTM Designed to delight collectors of all kinds, this new line promises to bring […]
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 is a First Grade at Bishop McNamara Catholic Schools, Bourbonnais, Illinois. Parents: Michael and Sophia […]
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Vice President Kamala Harris and the Department of Health and Human Services for more information related to the administration’s “lost contact” with over 145,000 “unaccompanied alien children,” according to a post on X by the official House Judiciary GOP account. “According to new Committee estimates, ‘Border Czar’ Kamala Harris […]
Traffic congestion can be a major factor in determining quality of life, especially for those who spend significant time commuting. Across the US, residents’ time spent stuck in traffic varies widely from state to state, and for many, these delays can greatly impact daily routines and work-life balance. Illinois statistics: • Illinois ranks worst for […]
The only ethnic print/broadcast combo media founded and managed by a woman in North America, VIA TIMES (VT) & CHICAGO PHILIPPINE REPORTS TV (CPRTV) have evolved, surpassed and succeeded in its mission and vision of serving the Filipino/Asian/Hispanic communities in the Chicagoland area for many years.
