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SUMMARY:Art Forging Autonomy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions\, interests\, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group\, every Friday\, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship\, freedom of expression\, independent living\, lots of family friendly fun with music/drawing/dancing/postering and acting scenes of our favorite shows from stages + big silver screens + little silver screens\, fearless poetry\, fancy crafts\, and solidarity forever. Let’s all get together and brainstorm our best work ever at Progress Center!
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/art-forging-autonomy-support-group/2026-09-11/
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:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174501Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174501Z
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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-5/2026-09-10/
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:20260910T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260713T175130Z
CREATED:20260713T175130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T175130Z
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Advocacy Group \nTime:  12:30 pm on the Second Thursday 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-new-date-and-time-2/2026-09-10/
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:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
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SUMMARY:Job Readiness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center’s Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. \nEmail or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/job-reading-support-group/2026-09-08/
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:20260904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001348-1788530400-1788537600@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Art Forging Autonomy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions\, interests\, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group\, every Friday\, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship\, freedom of expression\, independent living\, lots of family friendly fun with music/drawing/dancing/postering and acting scenes of our favorite shows from stages + big silver screens + little silver screens\, fearless poetry\, fancy crafts\, and solidarity forever. Let’s all get together and brainstorm our best work ever at Progress Center!
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/art-forging-autonomy-support-group/2026-09-04/
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:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
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SUMMARY:Job Readiness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center’s Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. \nEmail or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/job-reading-support-group/2026-09-01/
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:20260829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T180258Z
CREATED:20260824T180258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180258Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Justin Dart's birthday at Progress Center
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 29 \, 2026\, at Progress Centers Forest Park office\, from 11:00am to 4:00pm\, we will host a Birthday party / outreach event / indy livy history celebration for the late great independent living advocate / main spokesperson for the organizing that eventually resulted in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990\, Justin Dart. All are welcome to participate in this very family friendly event!
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/celebrate-justin-darts-birthday-at-progress-center/
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:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001347-1787925600-1787932800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Art Forging Autonomy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions\, interests\, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group\, every Friday\, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship\, freedom of expression\, independent living\, lots of family friendly fun with music/drawing/dancing/postering and acting scenes of our favorite shows from stages + big silver screens + little silver screens\, fearless poetry\, fancy crafts\, and solidarity forever. Let’s all get together and brainstorm our best work ever at Progress Center!
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/art-forging-autonomy-support-group/2026-08-28/
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:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000440-1787659200-1787662800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Job Readiness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center’s Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. \nEmail or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/job-reading-support-group/2026-08-25/
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:20260824T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174418Z
CREATED:20260601T183702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174418Z
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SUMMARY:Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group \nThe 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\, and neurological conditions like migraine\, vertigo\, and multiple chemical sensitivity. \nPeople with hidden disabilities are often overlooked\, trivialized\, marginalized\, isolated\, and discriminated against\, even at times by people with apparent\, sometimes referred to as “real”\, disabilities. Disability status is more often denied and support is delayed. Accommodations may be considered unnecessary and withheld. People are often faced with a “you look fine” attitude of skepticism and accusations of faking. \nCome share compassion with peers. \nMeets every 4th Monday of the month at 4:00pm.  \nThe support groups 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/non-apparent-hidden-disabilities-support-group-3/2026-08-24/
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:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T143000
DTSTAMP:20260820T190759Z
CREATED:20260820T190759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T190759Z
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SUMMARY:Art Showcase at Garage Galleries
DESCRIPTION:Happy Garage Galleries Week\, ALL ! ! ! \nThis Saturday\, August 22 2026\, we will host an outreach / art event outside of Progress Center’s office\,  at a side table located at 7521 Madison Street\, in Forest Park\, from 11am to 2:30pm.  \n\nTo access Progress Center with public transit\, WE are just 2 blocks North of the CTA BLUE LINE Forest Park TRAIN station + right on the 318 CTA Pace Mainline Bus route(which starts at the station going NORTHBOUND to the BUS STOP at Madison St. and Des Plaines Ave )\, + just 4 blocks South / 3 blocks West of the Oak Park GREEN LINE CTA TRAIN station\, + the METRA Oak Park TRAIN station- (You can take the 318 BUS SOUTHBOUND to get from those 2 stations to Progress Center\, at the BUS STOP at Madison Street and Ferdinand Avenue).\nFor more specific directions / questions contact jbarton@progresscil.org\nForest Park’s 2O26 Garage Galleries Festival\, garagegalleries.com  garagegalleriesfp.com>garage-galleries-2026                                             \nO n  T h i s   S a t u r d a y \, Progress Center for Independent Living artists will proudly showcase our paintings\, poetry\, journaling\, sketches\, humor\, caroling talents\, murals\, history projects\, and many more creative works for the public to get to know the great\, vibrant skills\, strengths\, expressions\, and creative interests of the disability community.\nOur goal is to utilize our original artistic accomplishments\, to go deeper than ever before\, into the unknown history of disability community culture\, to highlight the many\, and often underestimated victories of disability rights advocacy\, to discover our dreams and joys\, and to welcome ALL to learn about and support our current work to end institutionalization\, physician assisted suicide\, bias\, inaccessibility\, and all attacks on our civil rights\, in order to educate the public on how powerfully important our opportunities are to voice our emerging autonomy\, our experiences\, and our unique perspectives\, which brilliantly shape the evolving character of our participation in all aspects of society\, and prompt the very best of our values for all communities to grow closer as neighbors.\nIt will also serve as our beautiful invitation to ALL to learn how to become active supporters of our struggles and our Independent Living organizing campaigns\, as we continue to recruit new allies to join our efforts to not only abolish paternalism/oppression/ableism/ability supremacy\, but to celebrate the many ways that we keep ourselves spiritually\, organizationally and emotionally strong\, united\, and thriving for the next chapters of human rights movement development\, diligent systems change collaborations\, and we the people’s self-determination essential demands\, especially for our youth who we mentor to be tomorrow’s leaders TODAY.\n\nIf anyone wishes to participate\, and/or contribute your artistic interests\, and advocacy talents\, and view the day’s diverse group of artistic works\, please contact Jonathan Barton jbarton@progresscil.org\n\nFeel free to join us\, as together WE will relish each other’s imaginative spirits and visions. !  It will be a very accessible\, fun\, + family friendly day !   Thank You !
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/art-showcase-at-garage-galleries/
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:20260821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001346-1787320800-1787328000@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Art Forging Autonomy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions\, interests\, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group\, every Friday\, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship\, freedom of expression\, independent living\, lots of family friendly fun with music/drawing/dancing/postering and acting scenes of our favorite shows from stages + big silver screens + little silver screens\, fearless poetry\, fancy crafts\, and solidarity forever. Let’s all get together and brainstorm our best work ever at Progress Center!
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/art-forging-autonomy-support-group/2026-08-21/
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:20260819T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174708Z
CREATED:20260505T203201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174708Z
UID:10000315-1787149800-1787155200@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Membership and Outreach Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join PCIL’s monthly M&O Committee meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. \nCall or email Demetra for more information or the Zoom link at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-an-outreach-meeting/2026-08-19/
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:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000439-1787054400-1787058000@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Job Readiness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center’s Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. \nEmail or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/job-reading-support-group/2026-08-18/
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:20260814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001345-1786716000-1786723200@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Art Forging Autonomy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions\, interests\, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group\, every Friday\, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship\, freedom of expression\, independent living\, lots of family friendly fun with music/drawing/dancing/postering and acting scenes of our favorite shows from stages + big silver screens + little silver screens\, fearless poetry\, fancy crafts\, and solidarity forever. Let’s all get together and brainstorm our best work ever at Progress Center!
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/art-forging-autonomy-support-group/2026-08-14/
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:20260813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174501Z
CREATED:20260601T183304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174501Z
UID:10000192-1786629600-1786633200@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-5/2026-08-13/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260713T175130Z
CREATED:20260713T175130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T175130Z
UID:10000253-1786624200-1786627800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Advocacy Group \nTime:  12:30 pm on the Second Thursday 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-new-date-and-time-2/2026-08-13/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000438-1786449600-1786453200@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Job Readiness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center’s Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. \nEmail or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/job-reading-support-group/2026-08-11/
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:20260810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174317Z
CREATED:20260601T182511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174317Z
UID:10000071-1786377600-1786381200@progresscil.org
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.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/family-caregivers-support-group-3/2026-08-10/
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:20260807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001344-1786111200-1786118400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Art Forging Autonomy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions\, interests\, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group\, every Friday\, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship\, freedom of expression\, independent living\, lots of family friendly fun with music/drawing/dancing/postering and acting scenes of our favorite shows from stages + big silver screens + little silver screens\, fearless poetry\, fancy crafts\, and solidarity forever. Let’s all get together and brainstorm our best work ever at Progress Center!
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/art-forging-autonomy-support-group/2026-08-07/
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:20260804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000437-1785844800-1785848400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Job Readiness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center’s Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. \nEmail or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/job-reading-support-group/2026-08-04/
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:20260728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000436-1785240000-1785243600@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Job Readiness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center’s Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. \nEmail or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/job-reading-support-group/2026-07-28/
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:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174418Z
CREATED:20260601T183702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174418Z
UID:10000130-1785168000-1785171600@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group \nThe 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\, and neurological conditions like migraine\, vertigo\, and multiple chemical sensitivity. \nPeople with hidden disabilities are often overlooked\, trivialized\, marginalized\, isolated\, and discriminated against\, even at times by people with apparent\, sometimes referred to as “real”\, disabilities. Disability status is more often denied and support is delayed. Accommodations may be considered unnecessary and withheld. People are often faced with a “you look fine” attitude of skepticism and accusations of faking. \nCome share compassion with peers. \nMeets every 4th Monday of the month at 4:00pm.  \nThe support groups 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/non-apparent-hidden-disabilities-support-group-3/2026-07-27/
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:20260721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000435-1784635200-1784638800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Job Readiness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Progress Center’s Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. \nEmail or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/job-reading-support-group/2026-07-21/
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:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T175603Z
CREATED:20260713T175603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T175603Z
UID:10000434-1784469600-1784480400@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:World Cup Watch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/world-cup-watch/
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:20260715T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174708Z
CREATED:20260505T203201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174708Z
UID:10000314-1784125800-1784131200@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Membership and Outreach Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join PCIL’s monthly M&O Committee meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. \nCall or email Demetra for more information or the Zoom link at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-an-outreach-meeting/2026-07-15/
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:20260713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174317Z
CREATED:20260601T182511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174317Z
UID:10000070-1783958400-1783962000@progresscil.org
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.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/family-caregivers-support-group-3/2026-07-13/
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:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260706T165503Z
CREATED:20260706T165503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T165503Z
UID:10000069-1783767600-1783782000@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:FRIDA KAHLO DAY
DESCRIPTION: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 hundred and seventeenth birthday this July (the 6th) on Saturday July 11th\, from 11am to 3pm. \nThis Disability Pride Month\, as we reflect on Frida’s remarkable capacity to overcome the difficult barriers of an inaccessible world\, we will make powerful observations of her dedication to self-sufficiency \, solidarity\, positive mindfulness\, hard work\, strong belief in her skills\, we will celebrate together\, and also we will emphasize the many important reflections to be shared on how she became an iconic example of an ordinary human being who achieved greatness through growing to be as independent as possible through her brilliant original art\, her deep love of spiritually and culturally vibrant \, uplifting music\, her genuine unity with all human beings who strived for autonomy from provincialism\, bias\, and division\, and the still often overlooked and unknown secrets of her many healthy recipes that provided so much necessary strength for Frida to persevere during the challenging times in her life. We are all profoundly excited about brainstorming to plan this day with a strong spirit of unity and purpose: Progress Center for Independent Living’s first ever FRIDA FESTIVAL!!! \nFor more information\, contact Jonathan Barton at 708-209-1500 or jbarton@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/frida-kahlo-day/
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:20260709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174501Z
CREATED:20260601T183304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174501Z
UID:10000191-1783605600-1783609200@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-5/2026-07-09/
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:20260709T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T133000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174550Z
CREATED:20260601T183136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174550Z
UID:10000252-1783600200-1783603800@progresscil.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare Advocacy Group - new date and time
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Advocacy Group \nTime:  12:30 pm on the Second Thursday 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-new-date-and-time/2026-07-09/
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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