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IVF patients in Illinois worry, feel uncertain about access and treatments as Trump returns to office

Donald Trump said that he would protect access to IVF and require insurance companies to expand coverage, but some advocates and IVF patients in Illinois have mixed emotions and feelings as a new Republican-led administration takes control later this month.

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Lawmakers pass nursing home retaliation bill as lame-duck session wraps up in Springfield

A bill cleared the Illinois House 89-16 late Monday, following a 48-2 Senate vote on Sunday, paving the way for more civil suits against nursing homes accused of punishing residents or employees for reporting complaints about facilities.

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Trans community fears losing access to gender-affirming care as Trump makes comeback

As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st show discusses how the transgender community and providers who provide gender-affirming care are preparing for another Trump presidency. 

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Reproductive rights advocates concerned about access to abortion and contraceptives under Trump

As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st Show discusses what abortion and reproductive care providers and officials in Illinois are doing to prepare for another Trump administration.

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State Rep. Kelly Cassidy discusses Illinois protections for reproductive, transgender healthcare

As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, State Rep. Kelly Cassidy discusses Illinois’s protections for reproductive, transgender healthcare on the 21st show as a new administration takes over.

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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 09 – Jan. 12

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, January 9 Writers in the Round     Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.     Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana     Details: Songwriters will…

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Qué hacen las familias de Illinois para prepararse ante el temor de ser deportadas durante el segundo mandato de Trump

Las escuelas de la zona y organizaciones sin fines de lucro han estado organizando talleres para ayudar a las familias indocumentadas a aprender sobre sus derechos y qué hacer si son cuestionados.