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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.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/family-caregivers-support-group-3/2026-09-14/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T130000
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/2026-09-15/
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:20260916T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T154523Z
CREATED:20260910T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T154523Z
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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-2-2/
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:20260918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
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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/2026-09-18/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T212942Z
CREATED:20260904T212942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T212942Z
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:Progress 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. \nEven if you have had QPR training before\, you are welcome to participate as a review. \n  \nSeptember 21 at 10:30am to 12:00 \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. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/suicide-prevention-training-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T130000
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/2026-09-22/
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:20260925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
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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/2026-09-25/
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:20260928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T170000
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-3/2026-09-28/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000445-1790683200-1790686800@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/2026-09-29/
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:20261002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001352-1790949600-1790956800@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/2026-10-02/
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:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000446-1791288000-1791291600@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/2026-10-06/
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:20261008T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T133000
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-2/2026-10-08/
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:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174501Z
CREATED:20260601T183304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174501Z
UID:10000194-1791468000-1791471600@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-5/2026-10-08/
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:20261009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001353-1791554400-1791561600@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/2026-10-09/
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:20261012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174317Z
CREATED:20260601T182511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174317Z
UID:10000073-1791820800-1791824400@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-3/2026-10-12/
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:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T130000
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/2026-10-13/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001354-1792159200-1792166400@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/2026-10-16/
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:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000448-1792497600-1792501200@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/2026-10-20/
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:20261021T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T154704Z
CREATED:20260910T154427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T154704Z
UID:10000317-1792593000-1792598400@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-2/2026-10-21/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001355-1792764000-1792771200@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/2026-10-23/
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:20261026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174418Z
CREATED:20260601T183702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174418Z
UID:10000133-1793030400-1793034000@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-3/2026-10-26/
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:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000449-1793102400-1793106000@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/2026-10-27/
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:20261030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
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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/2026-10-30/
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:20261103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000450-1793707200-1793710800@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/2026-11-03/
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:20261106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001357-1793973600-1793980800@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/2026-11-06/
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:20261109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174317Z
CREATED:20260601T182511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174317Z
UID:10000074-1794240000-1794243600@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-3/2026-11-09/
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:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T202345Z
CREATED:20260715T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202345Z
UID:10000451-1794312000-1794315600@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/2026-11-10/
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:20261112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260713T175130Z
CREATED:20260713T175130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T175130Z
UID:10000256-1794486600-1794490200@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-2/2026-11-12/
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:20261112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174501Z
CREATED:20260601T183304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174501Z
UID:10000195-1794492000-1794495600@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-5/2026-11-12/
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:20261113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212807Z
CREATED:20260804T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T212807Z
UID:10001358-1794578400-1794585600@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/2026-11-13/
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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