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Illinois Lawmakers Look to Expand, Protect Abortion Rights

A pair of proposed state bills would protect and expand abortion rights in Illinois.

Aired 12/12/2016 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Illinois Lawmakers Look to Expand, Protect Abortion Rights

Clip: 12/12/2016 | 4m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

A pair of proposed state bills would protect and expand abortion rights in Illinois.

State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz says the bill, which has been floating for two years, has renewed urgency in light of anti-abortion comments made by President-elect Donald Trump while he was on the campaign trail. Paris Schutz has details.

Aired 12/12/2016 | Rating NR

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