Progress Center for Independent Living

Progress Center is starting two new Support Groups in April Family Caregivers Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00pm Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group every 4th Monday of the month at 4:00pm For more information, email dkaras@progresscil.org

SAVE THE DATE Progress Center’s Annual Meeting SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026 11:00 am to 3:00 pm CICERO COMMUNITY CENTER CICERO, IL EXIBITOR HALL LITE LUNCH MEETING and BOARD ELECTIONS

Come in person to one of our offices in Forest Park or Blue Island, or on Zoom. For more information and to sign up and schedule your workshop, call Progress Center at 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email dkaras@progresscil.org.

Voter Education Individual Workshops Join our one-hour individual voter education workshops to learn 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.

HUGE NEWS! HB1783 passed out of House Committee! facebook.com/share/p/189KGj…

Staff Spotlight: Carol Nemecek-Kowalski About Carol…

Powerful testimony at a legislative briefing in Boston... youtu.be/4aT1HbHIBGc?si…

Wednesday, March 18

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 17.

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday for Forest Park's St. Patrick's Day parade. We gathered for fellowship, food, and watching Paralympic games and independent living themed films. Here are a few pictures of us with our banner, signs, and huge duck dressed in green!

Progress Center offers Personal Assistant trainings in Spanish.

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Progress Center is offering Personal Assistant trainings in March. People are needed to work in people's homes throughout suburban Cook County. Call for more information and to sigh up for a training.