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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

Widespread damage from 90 mph Midwest wind storms, including downed trees, damaged homes, and power lines, with a dark, stormy sky overhead.

Business & Economy

Midwest storms unleash 90 mph winds, causing widespread damage

By Thursday morning, nearly half a million residents across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan remained without power, a stark consequence of Wednesday's severe wind storms that saw gusts up to 90 mph.

Rafael Mendoza·June 11, 2026