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.
More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
Poll finds 2 in 3 Americans favor term limits for Supreme Court justices
Four new members have joined the Supreme Court court in the last five years, bringing down the average age of the high court’s members. Three justices are in their 60s and the remaining justices are in their 50s.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky talks about being arrested at abortions right protest
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) was among several members of Congress arrested outside the Supreme Court during an abortion rights protest.
Lisa Holder White on becoming the first Black woman on the Illinois Supreme Court
Justice Lisa Holder White talks about making history and breaking barriers for Black women in Illinois.
Supreme Court backs coach fired for praying
On Monday, the Supreme Court backed a football coach who was fired after praying on the field right after a football game --- and Americans have mixed reactions on the ruling.
Former Illinois governor has fears over GOP candidate's abortion stance, despite Trump endorsement boost
Former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar, who is pro-choice on abortion, noted that a majority of Illinois voters are too. He fears Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey won't be able to win over many of those voters.
Confidence in Supreme Court hit historic low ahead of abortion ruling, Gallup poll shows
A Gallup poll shows Americans’ confidence in the country’s highest court dropped 11 percentage points from a year ago.
What are the legal ramifications after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. What does this mean in the short term?
State by state: Where abortion will be illegal after Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Foxx won't prosecute Illinois abortion providers should state outlaw procedure
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday she will not prosecute abortion providers, should abortion become illegal in Illinois.
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.
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.
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.
Lightfoot announces support for abortion access
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Chicago will be an island of reproductive freedom if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
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.
Illinois poised to become an abortion safe haven
Emily Werth from the ACLU discusses what the pending Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade could mean for Illinois.