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Author Archives: Mary Kate Knorr
Speaking at the Dobbs Rally
This past Saturday I had the honor of speaking at the Dobbs Rally and March held in downtown Chicago. Illinois Right to Life was proud to partner with March for Life Chicago in helping to host this event. At the … Continue reading
Dobbs Rally and March
On Saturday July 9, Illinois Right to Life joined the March for Life Chicago to host the Dobbs Rally and March celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. It was warm and sunny in downtown Chicago … Continue reading
ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT BIDEN’S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON ABORTION
The following statement may be attributed to Amy Gehrke, Executive Director of Illinois Right to Life: Today’s Executive Order on abortion signed by President Biden is a master class in the doublespeak and hypocrisy so often displayed by abortion advocates. … Continue reading
ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE CELEBRATES LANDMARK PRO-LIFE VICTORY IN DOBBS V. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH
June, 2022 —- (CHICAGO) The following statement may be attributed to Amy Gehrke, Executive Director of Illinois Right to Life: Today, Illinois Right to Life joins millions of Americans in celebrating the end of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme … Continue reading
Pregnancy Resource Centers in Danger
This is what we’ve been worried about – the potential of a direct threat to our pregnancy resource centers.. Every year pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) give out millions of dollars in diapers, baby clothes, parenting classes, and more, to pregnant … Continue reading
Introducing: Emily Alcaraz!
The entire team at Illinois Right to Life is excited to introduce our newest member: Emily Alcaraz! Emily joined Illinois Right to Life on June 7 as our new development manager and we couldn’t be more excited to add her … Continue reading
The Repeal of Parental Notice Goes Into Effect
The absolute need to protect our children has been top of mind for countless individuals this past week. As the stories out of Uvalde, Texas have grown more and more unthinkable many parents, myself included, are realizing our children’s safety … Continue reading
Is Illinois Pro-Abortion or Pro-Life?
“The end of Roe.” That simple sentence evokes a mirage of emotions from different demographics of people in our country, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade is possibly the most controversial topic of our time, but today I want … Continue reading
ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE STATEMENT ON CHICAGO MAYOR LORI LIGHTFOOT’S “CALL TO ARMS”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Gehrke, Executive Director 312-422-9300 ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE STATEMENT ON CHICAGO MAYOR LORI LIGHTFOOT’S “CALL TO ARMS” May 10, 2022 —- (CHICAGO) The following statement can be attributed to Amy Gehrke, Executive Director of … Continue reading