Abortion rights protests continue in Chicago and across the country

The right to an abortion is protected in Illinois under the state's constitution. As for executive orders on abortion, the White House says President Biden continues to look for solutions.

Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'

The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.

Lizzo and Live Nation pledge $1 million to Planned Parenthood following Roe v. Wade decision

Lizzo, who has avidly voiced her stance on abortion and transgender rights, has pledged $500,000 to Planned Parenthood from her upcoming tour and Live Nation will match her goal.

Thousands protest overturning of Roe v. Wade in Chicago
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Thousands of people were marching in downtown Chicago Friday night to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Sen. Susan Collins suggests she was misled by Gorsuch, Kavanaugh on Roe v. Wade

“This decision is inconsistent with what Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said in their testimony and their meetings with me, where they both were insistent on the importance of supporting long-standing precedents that the country has relied upon,” Collins said.

Poll: Illinois adults weigh in on abortion views
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A voter opinion survey this month taken before Friday?s Supreme Court ruling found a majority of Illinoisans are pro-choice on abortion.

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.