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Analysis: Illinois ‘leans supportive’ on abortion policies

— August 5, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois was designated a state that “leans supportive” — one step more protective than neutral — toward abortion access by a national research group that supports…

Reproductive Health Act is law, making Illinois a ‘beacon’
— June 14, 2019

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker made Illinois the most liberal state in the U.S. for access to reproductive health care with the stroke of 20 pens Wednesday at the Chicago Cultural…
State reps demand action on Reproductive Health Act
— May 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Democratic lawmakers demanded their colleagues take action on a controversial, sweeping reproductive health care bill at a rally Wednesday, May 15 just outside the Statehouse….

Reproductive Health Act heads to governor’s desk
— June 1, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that backers and detractors agree will be the most liberal reproductive health statute in the country is headed to the governor’s desk after about 80 minutes…
Racism blamed for higher mortality rate of black women giving birth
— November 6, 2018

Litesa Wallace says it was only throughout the grace of God that she delivered a healthy baby boy 15 years ago. Despite working out twice a day, having a master’s degree, and knowing…