Stepping onto the stage and gazing out at thousands upon thousands of applauding people as far as the eye can see is not only indescribable, but also incredibly humbling. At the National March for Life in Washington D.C. this past … Continue reading
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New Dates for the Illinois Primary and IRLA Voter Guides!
In a major departure from the norm, the Illinois Primaries will be held this year on Tuesday, June 28th, much later than their usual date in March. This is unprecedented for Illinois. Why the change of date? The short answer … Continue reading
The Final Winter March Before Roe is Overturned
“When I think of the pro-life movement, equality is the first thing that comes to mind”. On January 15th, hundreds gathered in Rockford for the second annual Rockford Walk for Life. In my speech at the rally, I tried to … Continue reading
A Rallying Cry to the Midwest
The beating of the drums, chilling winds and slick sidewalks, crowds of people as far as the eye can see. For anyone who grew up in the Chicagoland area and regularly attended the March for Life Chicago as a child, … Continue reading
Ask Amy: Was 2021 really such a great year for the pro-life movement?
Dear Amy, NARAL tweeted 2021 was the worst year ever for abortion rights. It seems like the pro-life movement has all the momentum. Doesn’t that mean Illinois is a disaster of an abortion haven? We’ve had two consecutive governors who … Continue reading
Ask Amy: What will happen with PNA and other pro-life issues this legislative session?
Dear Amy, “The Illinois General Assembly is going back into session this week. Now that they’ve overturned Illinois’s last pro-life law (the Parental Notice of Abortion Act), what can we expect to happen with abortion and other life issues this … Continue reading
Ask Amy: What Happened Last Week? Chemical Abortions and PNA
Dear Amy, I heard that last week was a bad week for preborn babies and their moms. What happened? What can pro-lifers in Illinois do to help? –Ready for Action in Alton Late last week, while millions of people across … Continue reading
Supreme Court Lets Texas Heartbeat Law Stand
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Gehrke, Executive Director 312-422-9300 [email protected] SUPREME COURT LETS TEXAS HEARTBEAT LAW STAND December 10, 2021 —- (CHICAGO) Today, the Court rendered its decision on whether Texas SB 8, the Heartbeat Law, can continue. Four … Continue reading
Ask Amy: Why Don’t Pro-Life People in Illinois Feel a Profound Sense of Defeat?
Dear Amy, In Illinois, why don’t pro-life people feel a profound sense of defeat? The previous governor lied to us and initiated (I don’t exactly recall) a giant leap forward for abortion in Illinois. The current governor is brutally pro-abortion … Continue reading
Illinois Right to Life is EDUCATING the Next Generation!
One of the elements of our executive director’s 3-pronged plan is “Education.” The past two weekends, Illinois Right to Life has been educating the youth on why it is so important to be outspokenly pro-life. Two weeks ago, our communications … Continue reading