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Proudly Serving Suburban Cook County
Progress Center is the Center for Independent Living that serves Suburban Cook County.
Progress Center works to provide people with all types of disabilities the tools and resources to be independent in their own homes. Progress Center is one of 22 centers serving Illinois.
Progress Center recommends you call or email ahead of time to set up an appointment.
Please take a few minutes to screen Progress Center's latest public service announcements. Here is the latest Spanish Language Public Service Announcement: https://youtu.be/M1BYXcfoW1A
Here is a link to Progress Center's English Language Public Service Announcement: https://youtu.be/SkYy6viFtFw
NEWS AND UPDATES
Press Release on Physician Assisted Suicide in Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Illinois Must Choose Life, Dignity, and Support — Not Assisted Suicide September 3, 2026 — Illinois — On September 12, Illinois’ assisted suicide law is scheduled to take effect. The timing is deeply troubling: September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, preventing suicide, and reminding people that…
Suicide Prevention Training
Suicide Prevention Training Progress Center invites you to a QPR Mental Health Training session. QPR stands for “Question, Persuade, Refer” and is an effective method of recognizing suicide warnings and preventing suicide. Anyone can take the training for free. Presented by the Kenneth Young Center at Progress Center’s Forest Park office, QPR training is highly recommended for care…
Personal Assistant Job Opportunities from Progress Center
Train to become a Personal Assistant. Choose from several training dates throughout suburban Cook County including at our offices in Forest Park and Blue Island. Trainings are offered in English, Spanish and ASL. Check our social media pages for new dates every month or call 708-209-1500.
