Abortion Access

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A diverse group of people waiting in a clinic in Illinois, illustrating the increased demand for abortion services.

Illinois abortion laws see rising demand strain support systems

In 2025, Illinois became the destination for nearly a quarter of the 142,000 people who traveled out-of-state for abortions, according to a Guttmacher Institute report cited by Capitol News Illinois .

Rafael Mendoza·June 24, 2026