Cook County approves increased budget including on abortions, avoids tax hikes
(The Center Square) – The Cook County Board has unanimously approved a plan to spend nearly $10 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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Trans health care under Trump may follow the abortion playbook and its Hyde amendment
Republicans spent $222 million on anti-trans and LGBTQ advertising in the campaign. Various policy initiatives are on the ...
Pro-life advocates challenge Ill. abortion protections
ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Pro-life advocates are challenging abortion protections in Illinois. In a federal lawsuit filed earlier this week, the plaintiffs claim a provision that requires insurance companies ...
Iowa saw drop in abortions following six-week ban taking effect, report finds
There has been a 38% decrease in abortions performed in the state since the implementation of Iowa’s six-week abortion ban, according to a report published Thursday.
Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad
A social-media tribute to Coptic Christians. A billboard in Amish country. A visit to a revered Jewish gravesite. While ...
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What to know about Trump's picks for CDC, FDA and surgeon general
In a flurry of picks on Friday evening, Trump named three choices for top health jobs. Together they would help the incoming ...
Democrats push possible Trump response, other state legislative matters to New Year
Democrats say they’re still mulling measures to deal with Trump after state legislature’s fall session adjourns.
Recent SIUE graduate arrested in Chicago on Capitol riot charges
Patrick Gorski graduated earlier this year from Southern Illinois Edwardsville with a master's degree in public ...
Poplar Bluff Police searching for missing 19-year-old
A Cape Girardeau woman is accused of making a bomb threat. Pro-life advocates are challenging abortion protections in ...