Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision
The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.
Chicago officially makes itself a sanctuary city for abortion
The city of Chicago passed an ordinance Wednesday that protects the right to get an abortion and gender-affirming care in the city.
Chicago declared a 'bodily autonomy sanctuary city'
Chicago is now declared a 'bodily autonomy sanctuary city.' This is an act to protect the right to an abortion.
Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Kamala Harris joins leaders in Chicago to talk reproductive rights
Vice President Kamala Harris was the featured speaker at a political rally at the University of Illinois-Chicago’s Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum Friday afternoon.
Duckworth condemns GOP's proposal to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks
Sen. Tammy Duckworth spoke with other Democratic senators Thursday and highlighted the work Illinois does to provide abortion care to women from other states.
Duckworth condemns GOP's proposal to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks
Sen. Tammy Duckworth is condemning the push from Republicans on abortion bans.
Indiana's abortion ban takes effect, Planned Parenthood of Illinois expands centrally located center
As Indiana's ban goes into effect, Planned Parenthood of Illinois expanded its Champaign health center to increase access for Central Illinois and Indiana women seeking abortions.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
VP Kamala Harris traveling to Chicago to highlight reproductive rights
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Chicago this week to highlight reproductive rights.
Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Chicago this week
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Chicago this week to highlight reproductive rights.
'The Janes' posters vandalized ahead of documentary screening in Bucktown
Posters promoting the event were recently vandalized with spray paint crossing out the women's faces.
'The Janes' posters vandalized ahead of documentary screening in Bucktown
An HBO documentary tells the story of a Chicago-based group that helped thousands get abortions before Roe V. Wade.
Illinois Dems vow to stop Republican's nationwide abortion ban
The abortion debate ramped up Tuesday, as Congressional Republicans introduced legislation to ban most abortions nationwide.
Chief Justice John Roberts defends legitimacy of Supreme Court
Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.
Chicago City Council committee endorses ordinance to protect abortion rights
New ordinance would prohibit the Chicago Police Department or any other agency of local government from cooperating in investigations that seek to criminalize women who come to Chicago seeking abortions and other reproductive care.
VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.
Indiana abortion clinics file suit to block ban, as Pritzker pushes for voter turnout in Midterms
Demand for abortions at Illinois Planned Parenthoods went from roughly 100 out-of-state patients a month to 750 in the first week after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Illinois congresswoman highlights importance of abortion rights on Women's Equality Day
President Joe Biden said his administration is safeguarding women's health care and privacy despite the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
White House marks Women's Equality Day with push for abortion rights
The White House is marking Women's Equality Day with a push for abortion rights.