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 [email protected] 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
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
Below is a testimony delivered by our executive director, Mary Kate Knorr, when she testified before the House Human Services Committee on the Equal Rights Amendment. Proponents of the equal rights amendment often refer to its connection to abortion as … Continue reading
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
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Kate Knorr [email protected] 312-422-9300 ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE ACTION RELEASES LOWERED RATINGS FOR REPUBLICANS WHO VOTED FOR THE ERA April 17, 2018 – (CHICAGO) Illinois Right to Life Action – the C4 affiliate of the … Continue reading
A practicing physician in the state of Oregon, Dr. Charles Bentz has experienced the legalization of physician assisted suicide (PAS), first-hand. Having cared for patients nearing the end of life or suffering from terminal conditions, he’s received requests from patients … Continue reading
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