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5 Common Myths About Autism – And the Truth Behind Them

What autism really looks like—and why early understanding and support matter

IL 07 candidate forum attendees and speakers

Chinatown Shows Up: Over 130 Residents Attend CASL-Led IL-07 Candidate Forum

CASL and PAVE organizations brought over 130 community members for Chinatown’s first congressional candidate forum to discuss immigrant safety, living costs, language barriers and more

Leading with Impact: CASL CEO Paul Luu Honored with Transformative Impact Award

Celebrating leadership that strengthens communities through partnership, access and care

Paul Luu, Bonnie Fong, Linda Yu and Judy Hsu at the 2026 CASL Gala

CASL Honors Chicago Broadcast Trailblazer Linda Yu, Raises $630,000 at 2026 Gala Supporting AANHPI and Immigrant Communities

The Chinese American Service League (CASL) brought together more than 430 community leaders, supporters and changemakers for an evening of reflection, celebration and impact at its 2026 Gala Knots of Wisdom: Threads of Legacy, Leaders of Change, raising over $630,000 to support vital services for Chicago’s AANHPI and immigrant communities.

Judy Hsu and Linda Yu laughing and hugging

Five Unforgettable Highlights from Our Gala: Knots of Wisdom

Honoring the past, celebrating the present and shaping what comes next

Woven With Purpose: Linda Yu’s Legacy

How Linda Yu threaded representation through storytelling

Changemaker Spotlight: Busey Bank’s Commitment to Community

How partnership and financial literacy create lasting impact for CASL families

Celebrating Together: CASL at the 2026 Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Thank you to all our community partners, staff and volunteers who showed up to support CASL’s mission!

Bernie and Albert dancing photo hanging on wall

Practicing Love: Lessons from Bernie and Albert’s Letters

How Bernie and Albert Wong’s Letters Teach Us to Practice Love

About CASL

Founded in 1978, the Chinese American Service League (CASL) is the largest and most comprehensive community-based nonprofit serving Asian Americans in the Midwest. CASL supports individuals and families across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and senior care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives.

Media Contact

Fareine Suarez
Director of Marketing & Communications
Media@CASL.org

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January 2026