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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T202848Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20251222T214427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T214427Z
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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.
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20260107T225008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T225008Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20251208T213135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T210458Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
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:20260405T234900
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/
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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:20260405T234900
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:20260405T234900
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:20260405T234900
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:20260405T234900
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:20260405T234900
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250902T165921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T165921Z
UID:4269-1757930400-1757935800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:Suicide Prevention Training \nProgress 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 providers\, case managers\, educators\, and whoever else would find it helpful. At the end of the hour of training\, there will be an optional role-play opportunity\, and participants will receive a certificate of completion. \nQues­tion\, Per­suade\, and Refer (QPR) – these are the three steps any­one can learn to help save a life from sui­cide. This train­ing will help you learn how to rec­og­nize the warn­ing signs of a sui­cide  cri­sis and how to ques­tion\, per­suade\, and refer some­one to help. \n  \nSeptember 15 at 10:00 to 11:30 am \nProgress Center for Independent Living  \n7521 Madison Street\, Forest Park\, IL \n  \nEmail dkaras@progresscil.org or call 708-209-1500 ext.118 to let us know you’ll be attending and any accommodation requests.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/suicide-prevention-training/
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:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250806T202534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T164540Z
UID:4246-1756990800-1756996200@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Hop On The Bus Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help people with and without disabilities build skills to independently and safely use PACE fixed-route public transportation. The new skills learned support participants to live and work in the community. \nPresented by Search\, Inc. at Progress Center’s Forest Park office\, Hop on the Bus to Independence is a workshop of essential information about online resources and trip planning\, using Ventra to pay for fares\, accessibility and safety features\, and building confidence to take public transportation. \nEmail dkaras@progresscil.org or call 708-209-1500 ext.118 to let us know you’ll be attending and any accommodation requests. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/hop-on-the-bus-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250806T200851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T201025Z
UID:4242-1755781200-1755784800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:PACE ADA Info Session
DESCRIPTION:PACE ADA Information Session \nWhen: \nAugust 21 \n1:00pm – 2:00pm \n  \nWhere: \nProgress Center \n7521 Madison Street\, Forest Park\, IL 60130 \n  \nFEATURING a representative from both PACE and RTA \nJoin us for an overview of PACE ADA services\, including Paratransit\, RAP\, and TAP. Learn which option is best for you. \nEmail dkaras@progresscil.org or call 708-209-1500 ext.118 to let us know you’ll be attending and any accommodation requests. \nA Zoom option is available. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/pace-ada-info-session/
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:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250806T195723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T202929Z
UID:4240-1755687600-1755702000@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Shop-In and Membership and Outreach Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TIME CHANGE: \nThere has been a time change for next week’s Membership and Outreach events on the 20th. We will meet for the Shop-In at 11:00am at Good Earth Cafe. The meeting will follow from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Progress Center. \n  \nBefore our monthly Membership and Outreach meeting\, Progress Center is having a Shop-In. Shop-Ins are opportunities to show businesses the buying power and solidarity of the disability community. This month we are meeting at Good Earth Cafe at 7900 Madison Street\, River Forest\, IL 60305 at 11:00am. The M&O meeting will follow in our Forest Park office and over Zoom starting at 1:00pm this month. \nZoom link for meeting: \nMembership & Outreach Committee Meeting (3rd Wed each month)\nTime: Aug 20\, 2025 1:00pm start \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87167413790?pwd=MlhEVG9TMnBBVEUrampFVW5WMnUvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 871 6741 3790\nPasscode: 662950 \nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,87167413790# US\n+13126266799\,\,87167413790# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US \nMeeting ID: 871 6741 3790 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdxBH6kMgb \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/shop-in-and-membership-and-outreach-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250721T195551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T195551Z
UID:4221-1753527600-1753531200@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Disability Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act and walk or roll with Progress Center in the downtown Disability Pride parade!
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/disability-pride-parade-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250711T153616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T153616Z
UID:4207-1752676200-1752681600@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. \n  \nZoom Info:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87167413790?pwd=MlhEVG9TMnBBVEUrampFVW5WMnUvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 871 6741 3790 \nPasscode: 662950
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-and-outreach-meeting/
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:20250712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250709T163945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T163945Z
UID:4199-1752321600-1752332400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Save Medicaid and Medicare – Awareness and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center and our partner organization\, the Alliance for Community Services\, on Saturday\, July 12 at the Oak Park Library (main library) from noon to 3:00pm for an event: Save Medicaid and Medicare – Awareness and Advocacy. This is right after the library’s Disability Pride Month events in the library and at adjacent Scoville Park. Progress Center will be there to celebrate and inform people about our services\, issues important to the disability community\, and action opportunities for the independent living movement. We hope you can come!
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/save-medicaid-and-medicare-awareness-and-advocacy/
LOCATION:Oak Park Main Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250418T183411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T213755Z
UID:4105-1750510800-1750518000@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PROGRESS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING IS HOSTING ITS 37TH ANNUAL MEETING \nSaturday\, June 21\, 2025.\n12:00 pm Lunch.\n1:00-3:00 pm – Program. \nLOCATION: Ophelia’s Banquets\n13102 S. Western Ave.\nBlue Island\, IL 60406\n*Accessible entrance off Western Avenue \n❖ Guest Speaker Dennis O‘Brien – Impact of sign language interpreter shortage\n❖ Guest Speaker Mariyana T. Spyropoulos\, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County\n❖ Learn about the ITAC Amplified Phone and iPhone Equipment\n❖ Learn about the Home Modification Grant Program\n❖ Current advocacy topics \nASL interpreters and Spanish captioning provided. \nRSVP (708) 209-1500 or Nkhan@progresscil.org by Friday\, June 6\, 2025 \nAccommodation requests must be submitted by Friday\, June 6\, 2025 \n*Support people with chemical sensitivity by wearing no scented products*\nProgress Center serves the community of people with disabilities of all ages. Learn\nfrom leaders in advocacy and support services.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/annual-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250521T192752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T192752Z
UID:4159-1748354400-1748361600@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Dynamic People Group
DESCRIPTION:The Dynamic People Group is meeting on Tuesday\, May 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in person in our Blue Island office and over Zoom (hybrid mode). \nWe will cover current advocacy issues related to various bills. \nFor more information or if attending\, email Kim Liddell at kliddell@progresscil.org or call 708-388-5011 extension 200.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/dynamic-people-group-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250523T162801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T162801Z
UID:4161-1748217600-1748303999@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:Progress Center offices will be closed on Monday\, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/memorial-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250519T215556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T215556Z
UID:4157-1747837800-1747843200@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Membership and Outreach Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at our Forest Park office or on Zoom for our monthly Membership and Outreach meeting. \n\nZoom Info: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87167413790?pwd=MlhEVG9TMnBBVEUrampFVW5WMnUvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 871 6741 3790 \nPasscode: 662950
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-and-outreach-committee-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234900
CREATED:20250421T175721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T175721Z
UID:4127-1745586000-1745600400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Art Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Attend Progress Center’s Art Support Group. Drop in Fridays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at our Forest Park office.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/art-support-group/
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