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:
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:
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.
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.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Bureau of Prisons to provide gender-affirming surgery for ex-Illinois inmate who's transgender
Cristina Iglesias will also receive other treatments, including permanent facial hair removal and a breast augmentation.
Cristina Iglesias will also receive other treatments, including permanent facial hair removal and a breast augmentation.
Bureau of Prisons agrees to provide gender-affirming surgery for transgender inmate
Cristina Iglesias will also receive other treatments, including permanent facial hair removal and a breast augmentation.
Cristina Iglesias will also receive other treatments, including permanent facial hair removal and a breast augmentation.
Chicago pastor, Skokie rabbi team up to erase medical debt for residents
A South Side Chicago pastor and a rabbi from Skokie are teaming up to help people erase their medical debt.
A South Side Chicago pastor and a rabbi from Skokie are teaming up to help people erase their medical debt.
'Mayor' of NICU discharged from hospital after 11 months just in time to celebrate first birthday
Max Do left the hospital for the first time in his young life Monday, after 11 months of battling a rare condition that prevents him from absorbing nutrients.
Max Do left the hospital for the first time in his young life Monday, after 11 months of battling a rare condition that prevents him from absorbing nutrients.
What you need to know about osteoporosis
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, director of the Northwestern Medicine Program for Women's Bone Health, talks about risk factors of osteoporosis and the importance of screening for the disease.
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, director of the Northwestern Medicine Program for Women's Bone Health, talks about risk factors of osteoporosis and the importance of screening for the disease.
'Mayor' of NICU goes home after 11-month stint
Max Do spent the entire 11 months of his life in the NICU. He was released from Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge on Monday just days ahead of his 1st birthday.
Max Do spent the entire 11 months of his life in the NICU. He was released from Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge on Monday just days ahead of his 1st birthday.
Illinois Planned Parenthood offering 'Abortion Pill by Mail' service
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is teaming up with the state to expand abortion access.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is teaming up with the state to expand abortion access.
Planned Parenthood launches 'Abortion Pill by Mail' service
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is teaming up with the state to expand abortion access.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is teaming up with the state to expand abortion access.
Chicago providing treatment for opioid abuse regardless of insurance or ability to pay
The city of Chicago is taking steps to help curb the opioid epidemic through the creation of a new medication-assisted recovery program.
The city of Chicago is taking steps to help curb the opioid epidemic through the creation of a new medication-assisted recovery program.
Illinois senator calls on Congress to cap the price of insulin
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Congress to cap the price of insulin.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Congress to cap the price of insulin.
Illinois Senator Durbin pushes to lower cost of insulin
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Congress to cap the price of insulin.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Congress to cap the price of insulin.
National Nurses Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered by restaurants, brands
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces support for abortion access
Several women who help lead Chicago appeared together Monday, showing they're ready for an abortion rights battle.
Several women who help lead Chicago appeared together Monday, showing they're ready for an abortion rights battle.
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.
Several women who help lead Chicago appeared together Monday, showing they're ready for an abortion rights battle.
Amazon to cover $4K in travel costs for employee abortions, non-life-threatening medical treatments
The reimbursement applies if an operation is not available within 100 miles of an employee's home and virtual care is not possible
The reimbursement applies if an operation is not available within 100 miles of an employee's home and virtual care is not possible
Crocs offering free clogs to healthcare workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
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.
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.