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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
Forest Park Proclaims October National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The Village of Forest Park issued a NDEAM Proclamation during the Village Council meeting this week. WHEREAS, October 2026 marks the 81st anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to raise awareness of disability employment and…
Voter Education Workshops
Progress Center invites you … It’s midterm election year. Join a 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, accommodations, and more. Tuesday, October 6, 11am-12 noon Progress…
Press Release on Physician Assisted Suicide in Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Illinois Must Choose Life, Dignity, and Support — Not Assisted Suicide September 3, 2026 — Illinois — On September 12, Illinois’ assisted suicide law is scheduled to take effect. The timing is deeply troubling: September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, preventing suicide, and reminding people that…
