Illinois could be the only abortion safe haven in the Midwest if Roe falls

Some Wisconsin doctors are already considering opening an abortion clinic on Illinois’ northern border to expand access to services.

Mayor Lightfoot on abortion
Mayor Lori Lightfoot holds a sign at a pro-abortion rights protest at Daley Plaza in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Mark Capapas/Associated Press
Mayor Lightfoot on abortion
Mayor Lori Lightfoot holds a sign at a pro-abortion rights protest at Daley Plaza in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Mark Capapas/Associated Press

Illinois could be the only abortion safe haven in the Midwest if Roe falls

Some Wisconsin doctors are already considering opening an abortion clinic on Illinois’ northern border to expand access to services.

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Every state bordering Illinois could enact abortion bans if Roe v. Wade is overturned, making the Prairie State a beacon for Midwesterners seeking abortions.

Reset checks in with Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin about how the organization is working with Illinois abortion providers as Roe hangs in the balance.

GUEST: Tanya Atkinson, CEO of Planned Parenthood Wisconsin