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Pro-life law firm says Illinois could become ‘Abortion Capital of America’

Friday, February 22, 2019

The Thomas More Society released a 13-page report Friday outlining legal arguments detailing why the Reproductive Health Act, as the measure is named, would greatly expand access to reproductive health care beyond what Supreme Court precedent has dictated.

Catholic leaders say abortion legislation an affront to religious freedoms

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Illinois’ Catholic leaders said Thursday proposed legislation pending in the General Assembly greatly expanding reproductive rights in the state treads on their First Amendment right to freedom of religion.

Is this the year ‘Tobacco 21’ breaks through to become law?

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Lawmakers and advocates have tried to hike the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Illinois for three years, each time making the push first in the Senate. This session, advocates are...

Legislation would greatly expand reproductive rights in Illinois

Friday, February 15, 2019

A bill overhauling Illinois’ abortion law and replacing it with a more liberal version has wide Democratic support in the House. The Reproductive Health Act, proposed by Rep. Kelly Cassidy,...

New Progressive Caucus’ aim: ‘Stability and decency for all Illinoisans’

Thursday, February 14, 2019

A group of House Democrats have formed an official caucus they say will champion a liberal agenda “to provide a better direction” for Illinois. Among their legislative priorities are...

GOP lawmaker proposes tighter restrictions on late-term abortions

Thursday, February 14, 2019

A Republican state lawmaker has proposed legislation to impose new restrictions on access to late-term abortions. Rep. Patrick Windhorst, a freshman from Metropolis and a former Massac County...

Four Democratic lawmakers propose expanding reproductive rights

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Democratic lawmakers, surrounded by a coalition of advocates, announced plans to expand state reproductive rights at a news event Tuesday in Chicago. The effort would build upon a law passed two...

State lawmakers soon to turn attention to marijuana

Monday, February 11, 2019

Attention at the Statehouse is expected to begin focusing on one of Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s top priorities — legalizing recreational marijuana — with the deadline for...

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Pro-life law firm says Illinois could become ‘Abortion Capital of America’

Catholic leaders say abortion legislation an affront to religious freedoms