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
Shop-In at Russell’s
Progress Center is hosting a Shop-In at Russell’s Barbeque in Elmwood Park on Thursday, June 4. The address is 1621 North Thatcher Avenue, Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707. Shop-Ins are opportunities to show businesses the buying power and solidarity of the disability community, as well as to check out accessibility of the location. We will meet at Russell’s at 12:30…
Progress Center for Independent Living 38th Annual Meeting
Join Progress Center staff, board members, and community members for the 2026 Annual Meeting. The meeting features news and updates, reports and presentations from partners and allies, and a vote on Progress Center Board candidates, along with a community meal, information tables, and entertainment. Date: Saturday, June 20th Location: Cicero Community Center 2250 South 49th…
Progress Center for Independent Living 38ª Reunión Anual
Únase al personal de Progress Center, miembros de la junta directiva y miembros de la comunidad para la Reunión Anual 2026. La reunión incluirá noticias y actualizaciones, informes y presentaciones de socios y aliados, así como la votación de candidatos para la Junta Directiva de Progress Center, además de una comida comunitaria, mesas informativas y…
