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Illinois bishops call on faithful to oppose assisted suicide bill
The Catholic Conference of Illinois in a statement urged residents to contact their state senators to express opposition to Senate... Read more
Thousands gather for Illinois March for Life
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Pro-life group urges Illinois residents to vote no on IVF question
Illinois Right to Life has expressed opposition to the question, noting that “in vitro fertilization is detrimental to the inherent... Read more
Pro-life leaders are ‘laser-focused’ on state marches this election year: Here’s what you need to know
With abortion set to be on the ballot this year in many states across the country, pro-life groups in several... Read more
Teen nears goal of raising $400,000 to save Catholic school she attended as a child
St. Bede School in Ingleside, Illinois, sent out an email in December saying the school would have to close if... Read more
Victory for pro-life speech in land of Lincoln
Illinois has agreed to halt its enforcement of a law that restricts the speech and advertising of pro-life crisis pregnancy... Read more
Illinois governor launches national fundraising organization to stump for abortion access
Think Big America is “dedicated to safeguarding reproductive rights and standing up against the right-wing extremists who want to take... Read more
New documentary chronicles faith and miracles in the Illinois heartland
A layman and a priest went on the road to film inspiring stories of faith about Catholics in their own... Read more
Judge halts law that would restrict Illinois pro-life pregnancy centers
Crisis pregnancy centers had sued the state over the law, which they say limits their freedom of speech. Read more
Illinois clergy sex abuse report: How bishops protected accused priests
The report showed examples of bishops transferring accused child abusers to other parishes or dioceses while failing to make the... Read more
Woman arrested in connection with arson of Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine in Illinois
A woman has been charged in connection with causing more than $78,000 in damages at the Shrine of Our Lady... Read more
Tell Illinois lawmakers not to junk parental notice abortion law, Catholic bishops say
Illinois’ requirement to notify parents of a minor who seeks an abortion is a law that helps save lives and... Read more
Poll: most Illinois voters want parental notification for abortion, but lawmakers seek repeal
Some Illinois lawmakers want to repeal a law requiring abortion providers to notify parents of a minor who seeks an... Read more
Illinois church reopening restrictions 'not mandatory'
The state of Illinois relaxed its restrictions on churches on Thursday, after Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh ordered the state... Read more
Illinois churches may not fully reopen for a year as White House shelves CDC plan
The governor of Illinois has said he will continue to ban public gatherings of more than 50 people—including religious services—until... Read more
'No higher calling': Lipinski says he is proud of pro-life record
Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) conceded his primary race on Wednesday, saying that he stood by his pro-life principles even if... Read more
Illinois bill would ban government travel to pro-life states
An Illinois state representative has introduced legislation to prevent government employees from traveling to states which have enacted pro-life legislation.... Read more
Illinois lawmakers aim to repeal parental notification for minors' abortions
The move follows the enactment of a state law recognizing a “fundamental right” to abortion in the state. Read more
Illinois bishops oppose abortion law, disagree on Communion for pro-choice lawmakers
While two Illinois bishops are unified in their strong opposition to the state’s new abortion law, they differ on the... Read more
Illinois governor signs ‘radical’ abortion expansion, but pro-life leaders predict backlash
Illinois’ new abortion law is a “death penalty” for the unborn and will add to pro-life momentum across the U.S.,... Read more
