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What Philippine Airlines' Proposed Manila-Chicago Route Means for Our Summer 2026

According to a recent application filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation on February 24, 2026, Philippine Airlines is seeking approval to launch the first nonstop flight between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport in time for Summer 2026.
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Empowering Our Own: Asian Giving Circle Awards $100,000 to Fuel AAPI Change-Makers

The Asian Giving Circle (AGC) is a grassroots philanthropic initiative under The Chicago Community Trust, and this year, they are showing the true power of collective generosity.
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The Path He Paved: Remembering Michael C. Aguhar

Michael was, at his core, a community builder. His footprints may end here, but we will make certain that the trail he blazed remains. The paths he forged will go further and create space for future generations of leaders, advocates, and community builders to walk through.
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A Story of Resilience: Chicago's Chinatown Then and Now

From its humble origins as a haven for Chinese immigrants, the area that is now known as Chicago’s Chinatown is a testament to the unyielding ingenuity of Chinese-Americans in the Midwest.‍
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Honoring the Legacy of Cesar Abueg

Most people see our website as a collection of stories filled with colors, playful texts, and carefully placed buttons. But those of us who worked alongside Cesar Abueg see something else. We see his fingerprints on every pixel.
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History in the Making: Illinois Supreme Court Welcomes Its First Asian American Justice

First District Appellate Justice Sanjay Tailor is set to take the bench, filling the seat of retiring Justice Mary Jane Theis and officially becoming the first Asian American justice in the court’s history.
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In Loving Memory of Mabel Menard

A Champion of Culture, Education, and Community Connection
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Aurora Austriaco Honored with the Justice John Paul Stevens Award for Exemplary Service

The legal community came together on October 7 for a truly inspiring celebration at the Justice John Paul Stevens Awards! Among this year's celebrated honorees was Aurora Austriaco, a founding partner of Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel, P.C.