Stay Informed
Over 10,000 lives saved, and we’re just getting started.
Turning Illinois pro-life, one heart at time.
What We DoWe take a 4 step approach to turning Illinois pro-life.
Education
We’re changing hearts and minds through reliable science, real-life stories, and love.
Legislation
We work with our political leaders to promote pro-life policies in our State.
Research
It’s our job to provide the most up-to-date, scientific and credible information.
Support
We provide hope, healing, and support for those in unplanned pregnancies and crisis situations.
94%
Of students said they felt more pro-life after watching our Heart2Heart Educational Program speakers – and that includes pro-choice students.
3,500
Young adults we’ve spoken to in live presentations and discussions about abortion and other life issues impacting their generation – over the past two years alone.
600,000+
People have been reached by Illinois Right to Life through our online outreach and media appearances including Television interviews and publications in the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, the Washington Times, and more.
$.5 Million
In financial assistance was given to help mothers in crisis situations through Project Love, our grant program that has been around for 21 years.
500
Requests for information are made to our office from pregnancy help centers, students, legislators, other political leaders, national pro-life organizations, and more – every year.
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We are a 1 stop shop for everything you need. We provide fact-based education and credible pro-life information for our legislators, teachers, pastors, and community leaders.
Illinois Right to Life is a non-profit organization that educates on the beauty and value of all human life regardless of a person’s size, gender, race, age, or disability. We use a grassroots approach to build a culture of life in Illinois that welcomes and loves all human life from conception through natural death.
Endorsements
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Kathy BozykExecutive Director Southside Pregnancy Center
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Tom BrejchaPresident & Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Society, Chicago, IL.
In the Spotlight
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Major Pro-Life Organizations Announce Strategic Merger
CHICAGO – April 18, 2017: Today, Illinois Right to Life and Illinois Citizens for Life, two of the state’s most established pro-life organizations, announced that they have merged as of April 1, 2017. -
Project Love
Project Love is a grant program of Illinois Right to Life that supports women in unplanned or crisis pregnancy situations. Project Love was founded in 1996 by the late Mary Bliss out of her love and concern for pregnant women in difficult situations.
Our Blog
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Action Alert: Stop Abortion Funding in the State Budget
May 24, 2018
We need your help. As your voice for life in Springfield, our lobbyist will be at the Capitol over Memorial Day weekend, fervently fighting for life. Because now is a crucial time… Right now our legislators are working on the … Continue reading
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Chanel Moore: Abortion…my permanent marker
May 22, 2018
As a young woman still in high school, finding out she was pregnant was an unexpected surprise. However, Chanel would soon make a decision that would leave a permanent and painful mark on her heart. Listen to her story and … Continue reading
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Meet Mary Kate – Our New Executive Director!
April 26, 2018
There’s someone special we want you to meet. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to Mary Kate Knorr – our new executive director! We couldn’t be more excited and proud to welcome Mary Kate to the IRL team! Mary … Continue reading
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Bobby Schindler: Defending the Dignity of the Disabled and Medically Vulnerable
April 25, 2018
In 2005, 26 year old Terri Schiavo experienced an unexplained collapse, while at home alone with her husband, leaving her mentally and physically handicapped. After a short period of time, her husband lost interest in caring for her and took … Continue reading