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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
National
Alexandra Kukulka

As abortion is banned in Indiana, Planned Parenthood in Flossmoor sees first patient cross state line

CHICAGO — When the car didn’t stop for the protesters and pulled up to the doors of the Planned Parenthood facility in Flossmoor Thursday, the escort asked the driver if she had an appointment or was dropping someone off.

The driver said she was a ride share driver and that she drove a patient from Lafayette, Indiana, to receive an abortion, said one of the escorts, who asked his name not be used for safety reasons.

“She told me ‘I’m the underground railroad’ and ‘thank you for being here,’” he said.

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