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SUMMARY:Healthcare Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Advocacy Group \nTime:  1:00 pm on the Fourth Tuesday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom \nContact Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 ext. 114 or ccraig@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/healthcare-advocacy-group-3/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260302T191033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T191033Z
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SUMMARY:Membership and Outreach meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center for our monthly M&O Committee meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. \nCall or email Demetra for more information at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-and-outreach-meeting-5/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T140000
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SUMMARY:Shop-In
DESCRIPTION:Right before our March Membership & Outreach meeting\, Progress Center will have a Shop-In.  The Shop-In will take place at Old School Tavern at 201 Des Plaines Ave\, Forest Park\, IL 60130. \nShop-Ins are opportunities to show businesses the buying power and solidarity of the disability community\, as well as check out accessibility of the location. \nWe will meet at Progress Center at 12:00 noon\, and we will walk and roll to the restaurant\, which is two blocks\, approximately a quarter of a mile from Progress Center. Anyone who prefers to go directly to the restaurant can meet the group at 12:30 for lunch. We will leave around 2:00 pm to be at Progress Center for our hybrid M&O meeting at 2:30 to 4pm. \nCall or email Demetra for more information at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/shop-in-2/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260302T192223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T192432Z
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SUMMARY:Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Working Group \nTime: 2:00 pm on the second Thursday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom \nContact Community Organizer Jonathan Barton at 708-209-1500 ext.122 or jbarton@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/latonya-reeves-freedom-act-working-group-2/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260302T192030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T192030Z
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SUMMARY:Transportation Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Transportation Advocacy Group \nTime: 10:00 am on the Second Wednesday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Blue Island office and Zoom \nContact Manuel Gonzalez at 708-209-1500 ext. 201 or mgonzalez@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/transportation-advocacy-group-3/
LOCATION:Progress Center’s Blue Island office
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260302T190511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T190619Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Island Disability Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Call Progress Center’s Community Organizer Manuel Gonzalez at 708-209-1500 ext. 201 or email mgonzalez@progresscil.org with questions or for more information. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/blue-island-disability-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Progress Center’s Blue Island office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260211T205627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T192613Z
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Forest Park’s St. Patrick’s Parade \nProgress Center Invites You to Join Us! \n  \nWalk or Roll with Progress Center \nSaturday\, March 7 \n  \nBefore the parade\, we will be doing outreach. Hot drinks and snacks will be provided at Progress Center at 7521 Madison Street. \nWe will be going to the parade starting point at 12:30. Meet at our office at 7521 Madison Street between 11:30 and 12:30 to be in the parade. The parade is scheduled from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. \nAfter the parade\, we will be gathering for snacks and independent living themed movies at Progress Center at 7521 Madison Street. \n  \nCall 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email dkaras@progresscil.org for more information and to let us know you’ll be joining.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/st-patricks-day-parade/
LOCATION:Forest Park\, IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260211T210011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T210137Z
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SUMMARY:Voter Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Voter Education Workshop \nTuesday\, March 3 \n11:00 am to 12:00 pm \nProgress Center Blue Island \n12940 S. Western Ave. \nBlue Island\, IL 60406 \n(3rd floor of the Moraine Valley Community College building) \n  \nProgress Center invites you …. \nIt’s midterm election year. Join this one-hour voter education workshop to lean about the voting process – how to register to vote\, where to vote\, how to find out what’s on your ballot\, how to learn about candidates running for office\, and more. \nFor more information and directions to our office\, call Progress Center’s Community Organizer Manuel Gonzalez at 708-209-1500 ext. 201 or email mgonzalez@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/voter-education-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Progress Center’s Blue Island office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260204T163631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T163631Z
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Advocacy Group \nTime:  1:00 pm on the Fourth Tuesday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom \nContact Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 ext. 114 or ccraig@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/healthcare-advocacy-group-2/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260202T215713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T215713Z
UID:4436-1771425000-1771430400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Membership and Outreach Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center for our monthly M&O Committee meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. \nCall or email Demetra for more information at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-and-outreach-meeting-4/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260204T162611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162611Z
UID:4443-1770904800-1770908400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Working group
DESCRIPTION:Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Working Group \nTime: 2:00 pm on the second Thursday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom \nContact Community Organizer Jonathan Barton at 708-209-1500 ext.122 or jbarton@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/latonya-reeves-freedom-act-working-group/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260204T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T161625Z
UID:4438-1770901200-1770904800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Voter Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Progress Center invites you …. \nIt’s midterm election year. Join this one-hour voter education workshop to lean about the voting process – how to register to vote\, where to vote\, how to find out what’s on your ballot\, how to learn about candidates running for office\, and more. \nThursday\, February 12 \n1:00 pm to 2:00 pm \nProgress Center Forest Park office and Zoom (hybrid) \nFor more information\, directions to our office or the Zoom link\, call Progress Center’s Community Organizer Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 or email info@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/voter-education-workshop-2/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260204T162218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162218Z
UID:4441-1770894000-1770897600@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Larry Biondi Fellowship (LBF) Monthly Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will take place on Thursday\, February 12\, from 11:00am to 12:00pm in person in our Forest Park office and over Zoom. Email info@progresscil.org for more information or the Zoom link.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/larry-biondi-fellowship-lbf-monthly-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260204T162923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162923Z
UID:4446-1770804000-1770807600@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Transportation Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Transportation Advocacy Group \nTime: 10:00 am on the Second Wednesday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Blue Island office and Zoom \nContact Manuel Gonzalez at 708-209-1500 ext. 201 or mgonzalez@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/transportation-advocacy-group-2/
LOCATION:Progress Center’s Blue Island office
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260126T202848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T202848Z
UID:4431-1770055200-1770058800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Voter Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Progress Center invites you …. \nIt’s midterm election year. Join this one-hour voter education workshop to lean about the voting process – how to register to vote\, where to vote\, how to find out what’s on your ballot\, how to learn about candidates running for office\, and more. \nMonday\, February 2nd \n6:00 pm to 7:00 pm \nProgress Center Forest Park office and Zoom (hybrid) \nFor more information\, directions to our office or the Zoom link\, call Progress Center’s Community Organizer Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 or email info@progresscil.org.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/voter-education-workshop/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260105T212527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T212527Z
UID:4414-1769518800-1769522400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Advocacy Group \nThe first meeting will be on January 27th. \nCommunity Organizer Clark Craig \nTime:  1:00 pm on the Fourth Tuesday of every Month \nPlace: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom \nContact Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 ext. 114 or ccraig@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/healthcare-advocacy-group/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20251222T214427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T214427Z
UID:4389-1769005800-1769011200@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Membership and Outreach Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center for our monthly M&O Committee meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. \nCall or email Demetra for more information at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-and-outreach-meeting-3/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260113T215222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T215222Z
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SUMMARY:FOOTBALL GAME PARTY And COMMUNITY CANVASSING EVENT
DESCRIPTION:D I S A B I L I T Y     C O M M U N I T Y    M E M B E R S \nA N D \nC H I C A G O     F O O T B A L L     F A N S \nA  R E    A   W I N N I N G    T E A M  ! ! !  \nWE are PROGRESS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. \nWE provide services + supports for people with disabilities to live independently in the community and achieve our self-determined goals. \nLearn more about our services\, supports\, meetings\, trainings\, and events AND \nOUR FOOTBALL GAME PARTY / COMMUNITY CANVASSING EVENT on SUNDAY\, JANUARY 18TH 2O26 from 2:30pm to 9: 00pm\, at 7521 Madison Street and Des Plaines Avenue in Forest Park (right next to the CTA #318 BUS STOP on Madison Street and Des Plaines Ave.\, and just 2 blocks away from the FOREST PARK CTA BLUE LINE TRAIN STATION). \nAs a team\, WE can develop a “NEVER GIVE UP!” spirit and a special fearlessness to defeat our arch rivals: paternalism\, totalitarianism\, and ableism. \nWE achieve the biggest victories WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER AS ONE !!! \n  \nG O   I N D E P E N D E N T    L I V I N G  ! ! !                     G O   C H I C A G O  ! ! !  \nG O   D I S A B I L I T Y    R I G H T S  ! ! !                G O   W E    T H E   P E O P L E  ! ! ! \n  \nTo make a reservation\, email jbarton@progresscil.org TODAY\, or call (708) 435 – 4667. Reservations are required for this event. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/football-game-party-and-community-canvassing-event-3/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260105T212241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T212241Z
UID:4412-1768384800-1768388400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Transportation Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Transportation Advocacy Group \nThe first meeting will be on January 14th. \nCommunity Organizer Manuel Gonzalez \nTime: 10:00 am on the Second Wednesday of every Month \nPlace: Progress Center Blue Island office and Zoom \nContact Manuel Gonzalez at 708-209-1500 ext. 201 or mgonzalez@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/transportation-advocacy-group/
LOCATION:IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260107T225008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T225008Z
UID:4417-1768060800-1768082400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:FOOTBALL GAME PARTY And COMMUNITY CANVASSING EVENT
DESCRIPTION:DISABILITY  COMMUNITY  MEMBERS \nA N D \nCHICAGO   FOOTBALL   FANS \nARE   A   WINNING   TEAM   ! ! ! \n  \nWE are PROGRESS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. \nWE provide services + supports for people with disabilities to live independently in the community and achieve self- determined goals. \nLearn more about our services\, supports\, meetings\, events\, trainings AND OUR FOOTBALL GAME PARTY / COMMUNITY CANVASSING EVENT ON SATURDAY\, JANUARY 1Oth 2O26 from 4pm to 1Opm\, at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park. \nAs a team\, we can develop a “NEVER GIVE UP !” spirit and a special fearlessness to defeat our arch rivals: paternalism\, totalitarianism\, and ableism. We achieve the biggest victories WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER AS ONE ! ! ! \nGO INDEPENDENT LIVING ! ! !    GO CHICAGO ! ! !  \nGO DISABILITY RIGHTS ! ! !          GO WE THE PEOPLE ! ! !  \n  \nFor more information email jbarton@progresscil.org  or call  ( 708 ) 435 – 4667 \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/football-game-party-and-community-canvassing-event-2/
LOCATION:IL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://progresscil.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/football-Jan-10-2026-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20260105T210814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T210814Z
UID:4410-1767880800-1767884400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:The LATONYA REEVES FREEDOM ACT working group will be held every second Thursday of the month from 2:00PM to 3:00PM. \nThe first LATONYA REEVES FREEDOM ACT working group meeting will be held at PCIL in Forest Park (7521 Madison Street) on Thursday\, January 8th 2O26. \nWe plan to share with the public Latonya’s life story\, the need for the REEVES FREEDOM ACT to be reintroduced and passed into U.S. law NOW\, and how we can help advocate for it and demand that the United States Congress discuss why the bill is not only a great bill\, but it is SURVIVAL NECESSARY for people with disabilities. \nContact Community Organizer Jonathan Barton at 708-209-1500 ext.122 or jbarton@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/latonya-reeves-freedom-act-advocacy-group/
LOCATION:IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20251223T222201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T222201Z
UID:4397-1767528000-1767542400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:FOOTBALL GAME PARTY And COMMUNITY CANVASSING EVENT
DESCRIPTION:DISABILITY COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND CHICAGO FOOTBALL FANS ARE A WINNING TEAM ! ! ! \n  \nWE are PROGRESS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. \nWE provide services + supports for people with disabilities to live as independently as possible and achieve self-determined goals. \nGo to our website TODAY to learn more about our services\, supports\, meetings\, AND OUR FOOTBALL GAME PARTY / COMMUNITY CANVASSING EVENT ON SUNDAY\, JANUARY 4th 2O26 FROM 12:00 NOON TO 4:00PM\, at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park. \nGO INDEPENDENT LIVING!!  GO CHICAGO!! \nGO DISABILITY RIGHTS!! GO WE THE PEOPLE!! \nFor more email me at jbarton@progresscil.org \nor (7O8) 435 – 4667. \n  \nH A P P Y     H O L I D A Y S ! ! !
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/football-game-party-and-community-canvassing-event/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20251208T213135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T210458Z
UID:4366-1765974600-1765981800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Shop-In
DESCRIPTION:Progress Center is having a Shop-In this month. Shop-Ins are opportunities to show businesses the buying power and solidarity of the disability community. This is also our Member holiday gathering. We are meeting at Tacos 76. The address is 838 Madison Street\, Oak Park\, IL 60302. We will meet at the restaurant at 12:30pm. There is no tradition Membership and Outreach meeting this month\, so the drop-off and pick-up location is the same. (There is no official end time; it’s up to you how long you’d like to stay.) \nPlease call 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email dkaras@progresscil.org for more information \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/shop-in/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20251208T193546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T193546Z
UID:4364-1765548000-1765551600@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Art Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel called to express your ideas and interests ? \nART  FORGING  AUTONOMY  WELCOMES  YOU !!!\n \nJoin us every Friday from 2:OOpm to 4:OOpm.\n\nWe are a group with disabilities who enjoy the process of finding new ways to communicate our experiences.\n\nWe would like you to attend our group at\n7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at\nProgress Center for Independent Living .\n\nOur goal is to be a place which supports people with disabilities where you can share with others and be empowered\, inspired and free through the countless fun ways of forging autonomy with art .\n \nCALL  (708) 435 – 4667 TO LEARN MORE TODAY !!!\n\n      A R T    F O R G I N G    A U T O N O M Y 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/art-peer-support-group/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20251124T221634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T221634Z
UID:4354-1765371600-1765375200@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Illinois ABLE Account Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Progress Center invites you…  \nIllinois ABLE Account Informational Webinar \nWednesday\, December 10 at 2:00 pm \nJoin online from any location\, or meet at Progress Center in Forest Park to join the webinar.  \nKnow about tax-advantaged IL ABLE savings and investment accounts if you have a disability or you help someone who has a disability. Join the IL ABLE team to learn: \n• Who is eligible to own an IL ABLE Account and expanded eligibility starting January 1.\n• Who can open an IL ABLE Account.\n• How individuals receiving public benefits such as SSI and Medicaid benefits can build assets with an IL ABLE Account.\n• How IL ABLE Accounts work alongside other financial tools such as special needs trusts and retirement accounts. \nCall Progress Center at 708-209-1500 extension 118 or email dkaras@progresscil.org for information on how to join the webinar. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/illinois-able-account-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20251103T204156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204156Z
UID:4324-1763562600-1763568000@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Membership and Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center for our monthly M&O Committee meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. \nCall or email Demetra for more information at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-and-outreach/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20251002T214401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T214401Z
UID:4301-1760538600-1760544000@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Membership and Outreach Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center for our monthly M&O Committee meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. \nCall or email Demetra for more information at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-and-outreach-meeting-2/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20250918T190254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T190254Z
UID:4288-1759150800-1759158000@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Presentation: “Deaf Culture”
DESCRIPTION:During Deaf Awareness month … JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL DAY DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY. \n“Deaf Culture”\nPresenters will be Carol Nemecek-Kowalski and Rhychell Barnes \nPLEASE JOIN US!\nMONDAY\, SEPTEMBER 29TH\n1pm -3pm \nProgress Center for Independent Living\n7521 Madison Street\nForest Park\, IL 60130 \nSpaces are limited\, reservation is required\, please contact:\nDemetra Karas (dkaras@progresscil.org) or call at 708-209-1500 \n**Sign Language interpreter will be provided**
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/presentation-deaf-culture/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20250902T211947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T212024Z
UID:4272-1758119400-1758124800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Membership and Outreach meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center for our monthly M&O meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. \nCall or email Demetra for more information at 705-209-1500 or dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/4272/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221116
CREATED:20250825T180951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T180951Z
UID:4265-1758031200-1758036600@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Blue Island Disability Committee
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the City of Blue Island\, Progress Center for Independent Living is creating a Disability Committee in the community. We are pleased to invite you to the Committee’s first meeting. During this meeting\, we will discuss the mission of the Committee\, as well as plans and logistics of future meetings. \nWe are seeking representation from all of Blue Island: First and foremost\, people with disabilities and their families. We want to be joined by city representatives\, businesspeople\, local organizations and officials\, and others who support the disability community who want to put Blue Island on the map of cities and towns who lead our movement of accessibility\, inclusion\, and success. \nThe Disability Committee will meet on Tuesday\, September 16 at 2:00pm at Progress Center’s Blue Island office at 12940 S. Western Avenue. It is in the Moraine Valley Community College at Blue Island building\, 3rd  Floor. We look forward to seeing you there. \nPlease call Manuel at 708-388-5011 if you will be attending or for further information. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/blue-island-disability-committee/
LOCATION:Progress Center’s Blue Island office
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