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217 Today: Danville abortion clinic plans to open despite city ban, two attacks

The proposed abortion clinic in Danville has been attacked twice within recent weeks.

June 14, 2023

Today’s headlines:

  • A new report from the University of Illinois suggests the state is failing to accurately track and help its homeless populations.
  • A newly appointed board member of the Urbana School District hopes to use her life-long experience to better address current issues.
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a pair of workers’ rights measures that offer protections during strikes.
  • The new state budget includes less money for a popular electric vehicle rebate program.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with the owner of a proposed abortion clinic in Danville about the challenges she’s faced and what’s still to come.

Reporting contributed by Clare Lane, Mae Antar, Alex Degman, Ryan Denham and Farrah Anderson.

 

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Stephanie Mosqueda

Stephanie Mosqueda

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