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Announcing: The Illinois Right to Life Informer!

Welcome to the first edition of the Illinois Right to Life Informer! Our goal is to give a recap of the latest pro-life news both here in Illinois and on the national level. We’ll also use this space to update … Continue reading

IRL Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case

On Thursday of this week, Illinois Right to Life and our program director, Dr. Steve Jacobs, filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case.  Aided by Thomas Olp and Rita Gitchell of the Thomas … Continue reading

Eric Scheidler: Executive Director of Pro-Life Action League

Eric Scheidler can’t remember a time when he was not pro-life. However, his ways of addressing the abortion issue have changed over the years and ultimately led him to taking over his father’s position as Executive Director of Pro-Life Action … Continue reading

Rebekah Hagan: A Passionate Advocate for Women

“Within just a moment, just about 60 seconds, I saw my life plan… I saw it all just flash before my eyes.”  In the latest episode of Life Chat Rebekah Hagan explains the utter fear and discouragement she felt when … Continue reading

Amy Gehrke: Executive Director of Illinois Right to Life

A shining light in the pro-life movement, our incredible new executive director Amy Gehrke shares her story, and how she finally ended up in Illinois. Her first pro-life memory is when her father suddenly announced he was going to start … Continue reading

ATTENTION: Project Love’s 25th Anniversary Breakfast

Looking to support an organization that helps women in need? Want to join friends, family, and others who share your passion for protecting women and their children, both born and preborn? Come join us for Project Love’s 25th Anniversary Breakfast … Continue reading

Terrible New Pro-Abortion bill is Introduced

A new, terrible pro-abortion bill was introduced in the U.S. Congress earlier this month with the misleading name, “Women’s Health Protection Act.” Tom McClusky, president of March for Life Action, told Catholic News Agency that the, “Misnamed Women’s Health Protection … Continue reading

Georgette Forney: Bringing Hope and Healing to Women

A dynamic hero for women, Georgette’s story is relatively simple: At 16, she got an abortion because it seemed like the simple solution. However, it wasn’t until she was in her mid-thirties that she finally found healing. What she did … Continue reading