Even for women who believe that a fetus is not a human being, an abortion is still a heavy decision. Logically, it shouldn’t be if the fetus truly holds no value, however this is simply not the case in reality. … Continue reading
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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
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
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
Sex Trafficking, The Repeal of Parental Notice, and Kelly Dore’s Story

On June 1st, the repeal of Parental Notice of Abortion will officially go into effect in Illinois. What does this mean? In short, young girls will no longer be protected from sex traffickers, abortion clinics will not be required to … Continue reading
ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE CONDEMNS LEAKED DRAFT RULING OF DOBBS V. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Gehrke, Executive Director 312-422-9300 ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE CONDEMNS LEAKED DRAFT RULING OF DOBBS V. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH May 3, 2022 —- (CHICAGO) The following statement can be attributed to Amy Gehrke, … Continue reading
Justice for the Five: We STILL Demand JUSTICE!

It has now been over one month since the bodies of five late-term abortion victims were discovered outside an abortion clinic in Washington, D.C. The bodies were discovered by members of the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU) and then turned over … Continue reading
We’re Hiring a Communications Assistant!

Communications Assistant Illinois Right to Life Chicago, IL 60606 Illinois Right to Life is seeking a communications assistant with a strong background in social media, who is an outstanding writer, and who is highly organized with strong attention to detail. … Continue reading