By: Shahzaib (Shazz) Shakeel Social Security provides vital benefits to children of retired, disabled, or deceased, or beneficiaries. While payments typically stop at age 18, they can continue for full-time students. If a student is 18 and still in secondary school (grade 12 or below), benefits generally last until graduation or up to two […]
Allegra Banquets – August 29, 2026 Lion Governor Ben Zoleta of District I-A inducting the new members of Chicago One World Centennial Lions Club. Lion Governor Ben Zoleta inducting the officers for 2026-2027 Gemma Esmalla, President Tina Cronologia- Assistant Secretary Maria Borromeo-Club Director Phoebe Doruelo-Club Director Richard ESQUIVEL-Club Director Lourdes Shah-LCIF coordinator Sheila Altis-Club Membership […]
By: Janice Dantes Talking about a prenuptial agreement may not seem romantic, but a prenup is not about planning for divorce. It is about having an honest conversation about finances and making important decisions together before marriage. A prenuptial agreement, commonly called a “prenup,” is a contract between two people who are planning to […]
Congrats on VT Anniversary Dear Veronica, Providing people information in the form of news is a noble calling, and I am pleased to congratulate you on this 45th anniversary of your publication Via Times Newsmagazine, which has answered that calling. The information that the word generates daily, even hourly, easily overwhelms our ability to absorb […]
Pacquiao’s first visit in Chicago was prior to his fight with David Diaz in Mandalay Bay, LV, where he defeated Díaz by a ninth-round technical knockout on June 28, 2008. This time, he was back to Chicago with some members of his family to oversee the college enrollment of daughter Queenie at Loyola University Chicago. […]
By: Nirmla Johnson There is a fascinating species of social phenomenon thriving in some Filipino communities: the Self-Appointed Authority of Everything. You know the type: One day, they are simply Kuya, Ate, Madam, or Sir. Then, seemingly overnight, they emerge wearing a sash, holding a microphone, and introducing themselves with a title so grandiose […]
Jonathan Garcia, Partnership Specialist. InRewards Partnership in Colombia. Louis Yoelin. Songwriter, Composer, and Music Educator. Consul Ella Karina R. Mitra-Yeager of Philippine Consulate General in Chicago. Captain Albert Azarias. US Army, Engineer, accountant and founder & chairman of AZA Essentials.
By: Sarah Am happy, am so happy, the next season is about here. But I still keep hearing, September is still summer. Last checked, Fall 2026 begins with the astronomical autumn equinox on September 22 at 7 PM CDT…but the Meteorological Fall is from September 1 to November 20, 2026. There you have it. […]
By: Veronica Leighton America has witnessed the 25th anniversary of 9/11 this year, and must continue remembering and never, never forgetting. Generation after generation, we must keep telling what happened that morning, and we must keep saying the names of the people (pilots, stewardesses, policemen, firefighters, employees, employers, passengers, sons, daughters, parents) who never […]
By: Lourdes G. Mon Last month, after taking a shower, I suddenly felt weak and sat down on the rocking chair in our bedroom. A few moments later, I lost consciousness. I don’t remember fainting, but my sister heard a loud thud, alerted my husband, and they found me passed out on the floor. […]
CHICAGO, IL — On August 8, 2026, NVP1World Entertainment celebrated its 8th Anniversary with a sold-out, star-studded gala at the HK Banquet. Attended by a full house of distinguished Illinois leaders, prominent business figures, and elite guests, the grand spectacle seamlessly combined high-caliber entertainment, digital precision, and meaningful recognition in an impeccably organized evening. The […]
On August 22, 2026, Dr. Willie Wilson hosted his 21st Gas and Grocery Giveaway, providing free gas at 21 gas stations throughout Chicago and two suburban locations, along with grocery giveaways at three locations. For the fourth year in a row, Seafood City Chicago was proud to be part of this special day, coordinated by […]
By: Melody Rabor-Dizon There is a sound in my neighborhood that did not exist five years ago. Flat, hollow, strangely cheerful. Pock. Pock. Pock. It starts around seven in the morning and it does not stop. I walk past those courts on purpose now. Folding chairs along the fence. A cooler nobody was asked […]
By: Maria Girlie Pascual HOT HOT HOT! The heat and humidity was akin to that of Manila weather on a sweltering June day in the Philippines, but this was Charlotte, North Carolina, and jackets were quickly shed as we trudged off to get our van rental after landing at Charlotte Douglas International Airport for […]
By: Kayla Tejero Happy September! As I write this article, I am currently embarking on my European tour. We start our trip in Italy and will visit other areas in Italy such as Rome, Milan and Lake Como. We will also visit Santorini and Mykonos in Greece and Kusadasi, Turkey. If there’s one thing […]
By: Ryan Tejero Hailed as the first Filipino American, and first woman president of Chicago Association of Realtors is Vicky Silvano. In my interview, Vicky spoke about her top priorities, which are: Industry Collaboration, Technology Education, and Advocacy and Property Rights. She said “My first priority is to increase collaboration with key industry groups […]
Dean Baron (PNAI President 2024-2026) and Mila Cortes (PNAI President 2026-2028) during the Passing of the Gavel Ceremony. Photo Credit: Zandro Zafra Oath-taking of the Philippine Nurses Association of Illinois Executive Board 2026-2028 officiated by Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano. Photo Credit: Gilbert Zafra Dean Baron (PNAI President 2024-2026) recognizing Consul General Melanie Rita […]
