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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Planned Parenthood of Illinois will continue providing abortion referrals after Trump administration rule

February 28, 2019

Planned Parenthood of Illinois expects to continue providing abortion referrals, despite the Trump administration’s newest rule threatening Title X funding. The Trump administration finalized new...

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks in Springfield on Aug. 17. On Thursday, Rauner announced his decision to sign an abortion bill, which drew sharp criticism from his party’s conservatives.

Rauner pledges to sign abortion bill after months of indecision

September 28, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner announced Thursday his decision to sign an abortion bill, one he promised in April to veto to appease party conservatives. Rauner’s initial stance wavered after pushback from state...

Protesters rally earlier this year for the Women’s March on Chicago. On Tuesday, the Illinois House passed a bill to protect abortions and allow tax money to go toward the procedure.

Illinois House passes measure to protect, expand abortion access

April 25, 2017

The Illinois House passed legislation Tuesday that would protect access to abortions and allow tax money to go toward the procedure. The bill — introduced by state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago)...

President Donald Trump on Jan. 31 announces Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch in the East Room of the White House. Illinois Democrats in January introduced a bill to protect access to abortion clinics in response to last year’s election.

Illinois Democrats seek to protect abortion access

February 9, 2017

Illinois Democrats are trying to send a message to President Donald Trump through a state bill aimed at protecting access to abortion clinics. The bill, introduced to the Illinois House in January by...

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to his supporters after he was elected governor of Illinois on Nov. 4, 2014. Rauner is being sued by anti-abortion pregnancy centers for a bill that requires doctors to give patients information about abortion services.

Pro-life groups file suit against Gov. Rauner over abortion bill

October 5, 2016

Anti-abortion pregnancy centers in Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Bruce Rauner over a bill requiring doctors to give patients information about abortion services and other alternatives...

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