Is abortion legal in Illinois? What Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade means
The Supreme Court ended the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion in a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here's how Illinois will be affected:
Illinois leaders react to the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Local politicians and leaders are weighing in Friday after the Supreme Court reversed its landmark ruling on Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Gov. Pritzker reacts to Roe v. Wade reversal: 'It's an attack on freedom and liberty'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker strongly condemned the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling.
Mayor Lightfoot slams Roe v. Wade reversal: 'We are not yielding any ground'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot expressed her outrage over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Roe v. Wade decision: Karen Conti discusses legal ramifications of ruling
Legal analyst Karen Conti reacts to Friday's decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, and what it means for women's rights going forward.
Read US Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization: Roe v. Wade overturned
Read the U.S. Supreme Court's majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns the landmark Roe V. Wade case.
Rallies planned after SCOTUS rules no constitutional right to abortion
Illinois elected officials are reacting after Friday's ruling by the Supreme Court which overturned Roe v. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion nationwide. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports that rallies are being planned in the fallout.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions
Dr. Stephen Caliendo, a political science professor at North Central College, breaks down what it means now that the Supreme Court has overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade case, allowing states to ban abortions.
Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
Pro-choice activists strip during Joel Osteen church service: 'Overturn Roe, hell no'
The activists were escorted from the church, igniting applause from churchgoers.
Supreme Court again declines to rule in abortion case
The Supreme Court issued opinions on Monday, and once again, the Court did not include a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the highly-anticipated abortion case that could overrule Roe v. Wade.
Senate abortion bill: Democrats' effort to secure Roe v. Wade fails vote
The Senate has failed to pass a vote in an effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls on lawmakers to protect women's rights
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling on federal lawmakers to protect women's rights.
Lightfoot promises Chicago will be safe haven for women seeking abortion
Several women who help lead Chicago appeared together Monday, showing they're ready for an abortion rights battle.
Lightfoot announces support for abortion access
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Chicago will be an island of reproductive freedom if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Louisiana bill would make abortion a homicide. Would Plan B be illegal, too?
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
Pro-life nonprofits in Illinois preparing for Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade
Kirt Wiggins, president of Caring Network Illinois, talks about the services they offer women with unplanned pregnancies and how they plan to adapt if Roe v. Wade is overturned at the federal level.
Non-scalable fence erected around Supreme Court as abortion rights protests continue
A tall security fence was erected around the Supreme Court Building Wednesday evening into Thursday morning following concerns about protesters and demonstrations.
What to make of the leaked Supreme Court draft and the future of Roe v. Wade
Artemus Ward from Northern Illinois University returns to Good Day Chicago to share his perspective on what is next for the Supreme Court and the future of abortion access in the United States.