On Monday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the Chicago Department of Public Health has pledged to invest $500,000 in reproductive healthcare. As reported by The Hill, the donation “will support access to reproductive healthcare for Chicagoans and patients seeking safe, legal care from neighboring states that have or ultimately will ban abortion.” Furthermore, the city of Chicago has pledged to “create and maintain” a safe environment for those seeking reproductive healthcare by developing a five-point “Justice for All” pledge.
“Through this investment, my administration is reaffirming our commitment to ensure safe access for anyone seeking safe reproductive healthcare. That includes access to transportation, lodging, care, and, if necessary, safe and legal access to an abortion procedure,” Lightfoot said in a press release.
“All people, regardless of race, sex, age, income, or immigration status deserve to have access to healthcare, and that includes reproductive rights and the choice to decide over their own bodies.”
Lightfoot is not the only local or state legislator to introduce funding for reproductive healthcare. Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul created a $35 million fund to support abortion provider.
