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Iowa abortion ban strains nearby states

Abortion funds and clinics worry about much surge states like Illinois can take as abortion restrictions tighten

Salon · Aug 2, 2024

Abortion funds are running out of money

Advocates fear a reduction in funds will force more women to give birth

Salon · Jul 5, 2024

Self-managed abortions safer than ever

In an increasingly restrictive landscape, self-managed medication abortions have become a critical option

Salon · May 5, 2024

As abortions keep rising in Illinois, support for women seeking care is more important than ever

Illinois experienced a 70% increase in abortions this year, the Guttmacher Institute found. Money, volunteers and other support for abortion providers is critical.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

Hotlines for abortion patients among latest Illinois efforts to ‘expand reproductive health access’ in face other Midwest states’ bans

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Democrat-led Illinois General Assembly have expanded abortion rights in Illinois. Another expansion announced Monday creates a family planning program for people who are otherwise not eligible under Medicaid.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023

Clinics forced to push abortions later in pregnancy amid state bans

Experts believe that as clinics struggle with demand, the number of abortions performed after the first trimester might increase.

Axios · Sep 9, 2022

Abortion providers get funding boost from Chicago officials

Two Chicago-based organizations that help individuals who are seeking an abortion will split $500,000 from the Chicago Department of Public Health to help those traveling to Illinois for the medical procedure.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022

Illinois abortion providers see demand, wait times rise a month after Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade

That’s as surrounding states restrict abortion rights “So we have waves of people then trying to find out: Where can I go?” says Melissa Grant of Carafem, whose Skokie clinic has seen in-person visits rise by 130% over 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2022

As Roe decision looms, Kentuckians prepare for abortion ban

As Roe decision looms, Kentuckians prepare for abortion ban

WEKU · May 11, 2022

In Chicago, advocates and providers brace for influx of patients if abortion rights are rolled back

Changes in abortion rights in neighboring states could mean an additional 20,000 to 30,000 people per year will come to Illinois for abortions, said Jennifer Welch, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022