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Post-Roe, Illinois becomes haven for abortion access - Roll Call

In the aftermath of the 2022 Dobbs decision, a small town in Illinois has become a go-to location for those seeking reproductive care.

Roll Call · Aug 21, 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

Lisa Jarvis: For many women seeking abortions, all roads now lead to Illinois

June 24, 2022, was a devastating day for Jennifer Welsch, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois. That was the day the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision overruled Roe v. Wade, clearing the way for states to ban or severely restrict abortion.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

Midwest providers navigate interstate abortion access as laws evolve

Midwest providers navigate interstate abortion access as laws evolve

WEKU · Oct 3, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 15, 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

Abortion is legal in Illinois. In Wisconsin, it's nearly banned. So clinics teamed up

After Wisconsin left an 1849 near-total abortion ban in place, some providers began commuting to Illinois to treat patients. These Planned Parenthood partnerships could be a model for the future.

WEKU · Aug 11, 2022

In Waukegan, Planned Parenthood of Illinois abortion clinic now draws patients and help from Wisconsin

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, abortion providers from Wisconsin are making two-hour treks each way to help provide access to patients from their home state.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2022

Abortions in Illinois for out-of-state patients have skyrocketed. And some wait times are exceeding 3 weeks

CHICAGO — Hundreds more out-of-state patients are having abortions at Planned Parenthood clinics in Illinois and wait times to schedule the procedure in the southern part of the state have spiked during the first month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 4, 2022

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin physicians are traveling to Illinois to provide abortions, increasing access to the procedure after the fall of Roe v. Wade

Wisconsin medical providers are traveling across state lines to provide abortions in Illinois, expanding access to the procedure after the recent fall of Roe v. Wade.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2022