Abortion destination: Out-of-state abortions jumped by nearly 29% in Illinois in 2020

Abortions on out-of-state residents jumped dramatically in 2020, according to the latest statistics from the Illinois Department of Public Health. The Chicago Tribune reported a nearly 29% year-over-year increase, with 9,686 out-of-state women procuring abortions in 2020 versus 7,534 just one-year prior. The 2019 statistic in turn represented a 10% increase over 2018. The most … Continue reading Abortion destination: Out-of-state abortions jumped by nearly 29% in Illinois in 2020