Roe v. Wade

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., says she's concerned the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling that overturned the landmark Roe V. Wade decision could lead to additional limitations of reproductive choices.

In her latest monthly conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali addresses various topics including her reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that overturned the Roe v. Wade precedent.

Recent Supreme Court rulings and national politics have prompted discussions about where the United States is heading with U-S midterms around the corner. Topics like abortion are driving political concerns heading into elections. Democratic state Sen. Dave Koehler shares what he foresees this election season.

The Supreme Court overruled the 50 year old Roe v. Wade case on Friday, which protected abortions throughout the nation. Moving forward, millions of Americans will be impacted.

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth took the floor during Tuesday’s Senate debate to address the consequences that people might experience if Roe v. Wade is overturned, unless Congress codifies a person’s right to an abortion.

Bill aims to protect abortion rights on the chance Roe v. Wade is overturned. With Democrats in firm control of the Illinois General Assembly, abortion...

Donald Trump’s presidency has Illinois lawmakers weighing an issue not usually given as much attention in the General Assembly: abortion. Since the...

A Democratic Illinois lawmaker wants to send a message to President Donald Trump by lifting prohibitions on state coverage of abortions. State Rep. Sara…