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Megan Jeyifo, executive director of Chicago Abortion Fund, speaks at a news conference announcing the Prairie State Access Fund in January.
Alicia Hurtado
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Chicago Abortion Fund
Illinois
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges
Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR)
Since 2022, Illinois has seen more travelers seeking abortions from out of state than any other state in the country. Illinois’ geographic location and its laws that protect patients and providers have fueled the demand.
A proposed map of Northern Illinois University's multi-year prairie restoration project.
Northern Illinois University
WNIJ News
Restored prairie project coming to Northern Illinois University
Jess Savage
Carl Sandburg in 1955 (Library of Congress)
Al Ravenna
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https://www.loc.gov/item/95517271/
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This Week in Illinois History: Carl Sandburg named state Poet Laureate (February 28, 1962)
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