Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Chicago

A Chicago Hospital Bows to Federal Pressure on Trans Care for Teens

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In the wake of an executive order by President Donald Trump opposing gender-affirming surgeries for minors, hospitals are pausing procedures — even those already scheduled. Families fear the eventual loss of all gender-affirming care for their transgender kids.

Abortion Bans Fuel a Rise in High-Risk Patients Heading to Illinois Hospitals

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High-risk patients from states that heavily restrict abortion are coming to hospitals in states such as Illinois that protect abortion rights. The journey can mean more medical risks and higher bills.

On the Wisconsin-Illinois Border: Clinics in Neighboring States Team Up on Abortion Care

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When Roe v. Wade was overturned, Wisconsin banned nearly all abortions. To preserve access, now more than a dozen providers are traveling across the border into Illinois to treat patients. This partnership between Planned Parenthood organizations could be a model as dozens of abortion clinics close across the U.S.