Transportation Advocacy Group Time: 10:00 am on the Second Wednesday of every month Place: Progress Center Blue Island office and Zoom Contact Manuel Gonzalez at 708-209-1500 ext. 201 or mgonzalez@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link.
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Working Group Time: 2:00 pm on the Second Thursday of every month Place: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom Contact Community Organizer Jonathan Barton at 708-209-1500 ext.122 or jbarton@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link.
Join PCIL's monthly M&O Committee meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. Call or email Demetra for more information or the Zoom link at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org.
Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group * Because of the Memorial Day holiday, this month the group will meet on Friday, May 22 at 3:00. * The group is for people with hidden, invisible, or nonapparent disabilities, even dynamic disabilities (fluctuating, episodic, sometimes called “not always” disabilities). These are physical, mental, or neurological conditions not…
Healthcare Advocacy Group Time: 1:00 pm on the Fourth Tuesday of every month Place: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom Contact Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 ext. 114 or ccraig@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link.
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…
Family Caregivers Support Group The group is for caregivers of people with disabilities or others needing and receiving care from close relatives as a child, spouse, or parent. The intention is to foster an environment where people can be with others experiencing a similar situation to discuss topics and offer each other encouragement. Family caregivers…
Healthcare Advocacy Group Time: 12:30 pm on the Second Thursday of every month Place: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom Contact Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 ext. 114 or ccraig@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link.
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Working Group Time: 2:00 pm on the Second Thursday of every month Place: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom Contact Community Organizer Jonathan Barton at 708-209-1500 ext.122 or jbarton@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link.
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…
Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group The group is for people with hidden, invisible, or nonapparent disabilities, even dynamic disabilities (fluctuating, episodic, sometimes called “not always” disabilities). These are physical, mental, or neurological conditions not obvious from a person's appearance. Examples include chronic pain, diabetes, learning differences like dyslexia, autism, mental health conditions like depression,…
Join Progress Center for a canvassing event / art appreciation day in honor of the life, legacy, self-liberation, and love for her family, community, country, and world of the timeless artist, disability rights advocate, feminist, painter, teacher, fashion designer, health advocate, gardener, animals and nature advocate, and globally respected freedom organizer FRIDA KAHLO. WE celebrate her one…