On Thursday, July 19, 2018, Mary Kate Knorr, our executive director, was featured in a televised segment for At Issue with H Wayne Wilson, on the PBS network. In this segment, Mary Kate was joined by Elise Bouc, Chairman of … Continue reading
In 2016, there were 38,382 reported abortions in Illinois. The number of abortions peaked in 1977, while in 2016, the number of abortions in Illinois reached the lowest level since the legalization of abortion in 1973. As of 2014, Illinois ranks #10 in the … Continue reading
“At Planned Parenthood, nothing matters more than the health and well-being of our patients.” This statement is taken directly from Planned Parenthood’s website. So the well-being of patients are Planned Parenthood’s top priority, right? To the contrary, there have been several … Continue reading
On Monday, July 10, 2018, President Donald Trump announced to the nation his choice for Justice Anthony Kennedy’s successor on the Supreme Court: Judge Brett Kavanaugh. “We are very proud of President Trump’s decision to nominate Brett Kavanaugh,” said Mary … Continue reading
We have breaking news! The United States Supreme Court has ruled in FAVOR of the pregnancy resource centers! In the case, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra, a new California law that was designed to destroy … Continue reading
“My girlfriend is pregnant, and she wants to have an abortion.” Jason called us early one Friday morning. He was 19 years old. The tone in his voice told us he was upset, distressed, and confused. “I tried to talk … Continue reading
Last Sunday, the American Medical Association (AMA) met in Chicago to discuss, among other topics, physician assisted suicide. The AMA’s House of Delegates debated over whether or not they should keep their longstanding policy of opposing physician assisted suicide. The … Continue reading
Written by Illinois Right to Life Executive Director Mary Kate Knorr Early this week, I sat down to watch a handful of documentaries that I’ve meant to see for a while. Among them were two of particular importance: “How To … Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Kate Knorr info@illinoisrighttolife.org 312-422-9300 ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE ACTION RELEASES LOWERED RATINGS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVES WHO VOTED FOR THE ERA June 7, 2018 – (CHICAGO) Illinois Right to Life Action (IRLA) – the C4 affiliate … Continue reading
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