All articles tagged Melinda Bush

The signing of Illinois' new abortion rights bill was an important moment for Sharon, who underwent an illegal abortion nearly 40 years ago.

Legislation meant to protect abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned is headed to the governor’s desk.

The Illinois legislature is considering whether to restrict the use of a cancer-causing gas, currently in use by several Chicago-area facilities.

This month marks a year since the Me Too movement went viral as a hashtag on social media (after having first been started in 2006 by Tarana Burke.) This week, we hear from several women in Illinois whose work in government has been affected.

A statewide panel focused on curbing sexual harassment and providing women with greater access to the political arena is wrapping up its work.