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Illinois as an abortion access island amid Midwest barriers
The Chicago Tribune reports rising cross-state abortion travel to Illinois as 2017 saw 5,528 out-of-state patients and 29,829 total abortions statewide. Advocates praise Illinois access while opponents call it regressive, noting wider Midwest clinic declines and new restrictions.
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