Theresa Mah, the first Asian American elected to the Illinois General Assembly, was sworn in on Jan. 11. Mah, 48, represents a heavily immigrant district that includes Chicago’s Chinatown. Mah […]
Chase celebrates grand re-opening of Uwajimaya branch
Chase is celebrating the grand re-opening of its International District Uwajimaya Branch on Jan. 18. The newly remodeled, 2,000 -square-foot branch will provide a full range of services and offer […]
Roast chicken for all
ACRS Food Bank clients enjoyed a treat in late December. Jerry and Charlene Lee, Cordell Lui, MG2 Foundation, Toys for Kids, Tai Tung, and all of their friends delivered 450 […]
Karen Matsuda retires
Friends held a retirement party for Karen Matsuda, an advocate for underrepresented communities and women’s health. Her friends say she is the only Asian nurse to reach the level of […]
Attorney General Bob Ferguson visits Wing Luke Civil Rights Unit
Members of the Attorney General’s Wing Luke Civil Rights Unit visited the Wing Luke Museum on Jan. 5 and met with staffers. The Unit was created by Attorney General Bob […]
Crocodile bites French tourist posing for photo at Thai park
BANGKOK (AP) — A French tourist who tried to have her picture taken with a crocodile in Thailand was injured when the reptile snapped at her when she got […]
Always mangle Korean names? It might not be your fault
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Impeached President Park Geun-hye’s surname is “Park,’’ right? Nope. In Korean it’s closer to “Bahk.’’ Park’s allegedly […]
How many women can have a baby in your city? SKorea shuts down site
By Youkyung Lee AP Business Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government closed its website that drew fury for showing the number of women in childbearing age by […]
China warns after Cruz, Abbott meet Taiwan’s president
BEIJING (AP) — China reiterated its opposition to any contacts between U.S. officials and Taiwan’s government following a meeting between Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott and the […]
Bankrupt Hanjin selling Port of Seattle terminal operations
SEATTLE (AP) — Bankrupt shipper Hanjin is selling its Port of Seattle terminal operations to one of the world’s largest cargo firms. The Seattle Times reports Hanjin Shipping Co. will […]