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Town Hall Meeting — Disability and Healthcare in Illinois

Town Hall Meeting – Disability and Healthcare in Illinois Progress Center for Independent Living will host a Town Hall Meeting on Managed Care and healthcare issues impacting people with disabilities.  The event will include presentations about have to navigate managed care and current issues impacting the community.  This is an opportunity to gather information, learn…

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Disability advocates in Springfield for Governor Pritzker’s first Budget Address

Governor Pritzker’s 2019 Budget Address Advocacy staff from Progress Center for Independent Living will be in Springfield on February 20, 2019 for Governor JB Pritzker’s first Budget Address as the governor of Illinois. “I look forward to hearing the address and hearing about budget line items,” said Larry Biondi, Progress Center’s Advocacy Coordinator.  “We hope…

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A Quick Reference Guide to Medicare

A Quick Reference Guide to Medicare Progress Center has a new document available for people who are enrolled in the Medicare Healthcare System.  The document is called a “Quick Reference Guide to Medicare.” The guide is intended to provide information about Medicare in four alternative formats.  The guide is available for download on this page,…

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Progress Center closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

On Thursday, January 31, 2019, the Progress Center office will remain closed.  We plan to reopen on Friday, February 1.  We hope that everyone is staying safe and warm during these extreme conditions. For information about local warming centers and other resources, please visit this link on the ABC 7 website.  For emergency situations, please…

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