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SUMMARY:Family Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Family Caregivers Support Group \nThe 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 are often in need of others who understand their position and support decisions made for their family\, especially when faced with pressure to choose a nursing home. \nJoin others with similar family situations. \nMeets every 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00pm. \nThe support group will meet in-person at Progress Center in Forest Park and over Zoom (hybrid). \nFor more information\, directions to our office or the Zoom link\, call Demetra at Progress Center at 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/family-caregivers-support-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:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172755Z
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SUMMARY:Waterfall Park Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center to open and celebrate “Waterfall Park” in Blue Island\, newly remodeled and ACCESSIBLE. Attend the Ribbon Cutting and Press Conference as we join the City of Blue Island\, the Blue Island Disability Committee\, and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. \nWHERE: Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration (SEPA) Station #3\, 2250 Fulton St. in Blue Island\, Ill. 60406 \nWHEN: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, at 10:30 a.m.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/waterfall-park-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Blue Island\, IL
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260401T185712Z
CREATED:20260401T185712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185712Z
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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-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:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260402T185008Z
CREATED:20260401T185312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185008Z
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SUMMARY:Voter Registrar Training
DESCRIPTION:Become a Deputy Voter Registrar \nProgress Center is hosting a Deputy Voter Registrar training. \nDeputy Voter Registrars are volunteers who help register new voters\, update voter information\, and promote voter participation in their communities. \nYou must be registered to vote in Illinois to complete the training. \n  \nDate:           Tuesday\, April 21st \nTime:           11:00 am – noon \nPlace:         Progress Center main office \n7521 Madison Street \nForest Park\, IL 60130 \n  \nFor more information and to sign up\, call or email 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/voter-registrar-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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ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260401T185020Z
CREATED:20260401T185020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185020Z
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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-6/
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:20260413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260401T184806Z
CREATED:20260401T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184806Z
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SUMMARY:Family Caregivers' Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Family Caregivers Support Group \nThe 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 are often in need of others who understand their position and support decisions made for their family\, especially when faced with pressure to choose a nursing home. \nJoin others with similar family situations. \nMeets every 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00pm. \nFirst group meets on April 13. \nThe support group will meet in-person at Progress Center in Forest Park and over Zoom (hybrid). \nFor more information\, directions to our office or the Zoom link\, call Demetra at Progress Center at 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email dkaras@progresscil.org.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/family-caregivers-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:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260401T184150Z
CREATED:20260401T184150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184150Z
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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. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/latonya-reeves-freedom-act-working-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:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260401T184244Z
CREATED:20260401T183913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184244Z
UID:10000047-1775642400-1775646000@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.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/transportation-advocacy-group-4/
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:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260302T192403Z
CREATED:20260302T192403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T192403Z
UID:10000045-1774357200-1774360800@progresscil.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260302T191033Z
CREATED:20260302T191033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T191033Z
UID:10000042-1773844200-1773849600@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-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
DTSTAMP:20260312T204516Z
CREATED:20260310T155857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T204516Z
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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/
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260302T192432Z
CREATED:20260302T192223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T192432Z
UID:10000044-1773324000-1773327600@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.
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260302T192030Z
CREATED:20260302T192030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T192030Z
UID:10000043-1773223200-1773226800@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-3/
LOCATION:Progress Center’s Blue Island office
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260204T163631Z
CREATED:20260204T163631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T163631Z
UID:10000037-1771938000-1771941600@progresscil.org
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:20260202T215713Z
CREATED:20260202T215713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T215713Z
UID:10000032-1771425000-1771430400@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:20260204T162611Z
CREATED:20260204T162611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162611Z
UID:10000035-1770904800-1770908400@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:20260204T161625Z
CREATED:20260204T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T161625Z
UID:10000033-1770901200-1770904800@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:20260204T162218Z
CREATED:20260204T162218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162218Z
UID:10000034-1770894000-1770897600@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260204T162923Z
CREATED:20260204T162923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162923Z
UID:10000036-1770804000-1770807600@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T150000
DTSTAMP:20251208T193546Z
CREATED:20251208T193546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T193546Z
UID:10000022-1765548000-1765551600@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20251124T221634Z
CREATED:20251124T221634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T221634Z
UID:10000021-1765371600-1765375200@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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20251002T214401Z
CREATED:20251002T214401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T214401Z
UID:10000019-1760538600-1760544000@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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T150000
DTSTAMP:20250918T190254Z
CREATED:20250918T190254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T190254Z
UID:10000018-1759150800-1759158000@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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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:20250325T130000
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DTSTAMP:20250403T031132Z
CREATED:20250401T002103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T031132Z
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SUMMARY:Dynamic People Group
DESCRIPTION:The Dynamic People Group is meeting on Tuesday\, March 25 at 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in person in our Blue Island office and by Zoom/call-in (hybrid mode).
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/dynamic-people-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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