Chicago mayoral election: Abortion, women's health taking center stage
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd work to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd work to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Congressional Democrats mark 50th anniversary of Roe V. Wade
Roe V. Wade is no more, but Senate Democrats gathered Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of its signing into law.
Roe V. Wade is no more, but Senate Democrats gathered Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of its signing into law.
'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe
Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.
Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.
Illinois lawmakers weigh heightened abortion protections
Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey, who lost the governor’s race to Pritzker in November, called the measure “pure evil” on the Senate floor.
Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey, who lost the governor’s race to Pritzker in November, called the measure “pure evil” on the Senate floor.
Chicago group advocating for trans, gender-affirming care
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would protect reproductive rights and abortion in the state. However, advocacy groups in Chicago say a Senate amendment cuts out a large population.
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would protect reproductive rights and abortion in the state. However, advocacy groups in Chicago say a Senate amendment cuts out a large population.
2022 Illinois Midterm Election Results: Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court races may impact some big issues in the state, including access to abortion. Two seats on the state's seven-member high court are on the fall ballot. If Republicans take both, they take control for the first time since 1969.
The Illinois Supreme Court races may impact some big issues in the state, including access to abortion. Two seats on the state's seven-member high court are on the fall ballot. If Republicans take both, they take control for the first time since 1969.
Abortion ruling intensifies fight over state supreme courts in November election
Democrats currently hold a 4-3 majority in the Illinois Supreme Court. Two seats are up for election in November.
Democrats currently hold a 4-3 majority in the Illinois Supreme Court. Two seats are up for election in November.
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.
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.
Indiana abortion clinics to reopen after judge blocks state ban
An Indiana judge has blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
An Indiana judge has blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
Judge blocks Indiana abortion ban one week after it took effect
An Indiana judge on Thursday blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
An Indiana judge on Thursday blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
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.
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.
Chrissy Teigen says her ‘miscarriage’ was actually an abortion to save her life: ‘Heartbreaking’
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend made the decision to abort their son Jack at 20 weeks in 2020 because they said 'he had absolutely no chance.'
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend made the decision to abort their son Jack at 20 weeks in 2020 because they said 'he had absolutely no chance.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.
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.
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.
Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds, VP Kamala Harris
Thousands of protesters from both sides of the issue filled the Indiana state capitol building Monday for the first day of a special legislative session to address tightening the state's abortion laws.
Thousands of protesters from both sides of the issue filled the Indiana state capitol building Monday for the first day of a special legislative session to address tightening the state's abortion laws.
New Texas law bans abortions at 6 weeks
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin denounced a new Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin denounced a new Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.