Illinois GOP governor candidates say they oppose abortion-is-murder bill
The legislation has almost no chance of passing but has nonetheless forced GOP candidates to deal with the issue of abortion, a subject they have fared poorly on in Illinois. As primary looms, Illinois Republican governor candidates say they oppose abortion-is-murder bill The four candidates seeking the GOP nomination for Illinois governor are walking away from recently filed legislation that would criminalize abortion as murder and make women who undergo the procedure eligible for the death penalty. Read Story Related articles: Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs measures expanding reproductive health care protections Illinois affirms right to emergency abortions, following Trump administration's change in federal guidance © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 ...