Nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state chose Illinois. Here’s why.

By: Kelcie Moseley-Morris

Outlets: Stateline

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 1,789

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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At Family Planning Associates in Chicago, in the office where staff take phone calls from potential abortion patients, a U.S. map colored in with red and green dry-erase markers notes the latest status of abortion access in every state. The map can change at any time.

In the center of the map’s biggest sea of red is Illinois, outlined in green — showing it’s a state with strong abortion access — surrounded by several states …

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