Springfield | A circuit judge in Springfield has ruled against the Illinois Baptist State Association in a suit to protect IBSA from requirements to provide employees with insurance benefits that cover abortion. The ruling came more than four years after IBSA filed suit, saying the Illinois Reproductive Health Act did not violate IBSA’s religious freedom. […]
New abortion laws could impact hiring by pro-life ministries
Springfield | The Illinois General Assembly continues to find new ways to further enshrine abortion into law. Within the last month, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed one bill requiring insurance companies to provide full coverage for abortions and a second bill making abortions a protected human rights issue. The actions came just ahead of the Democratic […]
Church’s proximity to protests is prayer concern, opportunity
The city of Chicago and its residents have spent months preparing for this week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) and the influx of delegates, media, and protestors it would bring. Perhaps none more so than those in the neighborhood surrounding the United Center where the convention is being held. One of those neighbors is Pilgrim Rest […]
New state law could force churches, pregnancy centers to hire abortion advocates
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 4867 (HB 4867), which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act to “prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decisions,” according to a media release from his office. Advocates for life don’t view the legislation in the same way. “Forcing people or organizations to violate their religious beliefs is unconstitutional and […]
New state law requires full insurance coverage for abortions
The Illinois General Assembly found another way to further enshrine abortion into state law this spring through the passage of the Birth Equity Act, which was just signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker. It requires private and Medicaid insurance in the state to cover the cost of abortion procedures without requiring copays or deductibles. […]
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