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With abortion entry seeming unsure beneath President-elect Donald Trump, potential sufferers in Illinois and all through the U.S. are reaching out in increased numbers to sexual and reproductive well being care suppliers for recommendation and drugs, Kade Heather stories for the Chicago Solar-Occasions.
Calls to Deliberate Parenthood Illinois surged 15% within the days instantly after the election, with wait instances doubling to as a lot as 20 minutes. Hey Jane, a New York-based well being care firm that gives sexual telehealth providers, reported a 74% enhance in medicine abortion sufferers in Illinois the week after the election.
And gross sales in abortion capsules have skyrocketed throughout the nation. Telehealth firm Wisp reported a 600% enhance in abortion capsule orders between Election Day and the next day. In states comparable to Florida and Texas, the place the medicine can’t be legally shipped, the corporate noticed a virtually 1000% enhance in orders of emergency contraception, or “morning after” capsules.
Although his place on a nationwide abortion ban has wavered, Trump promised to not signal a federal ban throughout his newest marketing campaign and mentioned states ought to determine their very own insurance policies. However Challenge 2025, a presidential transition plan drafted by Trump allies, goals to curtail entry to medicine abortion, the most typical methodology to finish pregnancies. [Chicago Sun-Times]
The day after one of many former Illinois Home speaker’s high door-knockers gained a seat on the Cook dinner County Board in October 2016, the marketing campaign employee positioned a name to lobbyist Jay Doherty and defined, “the Speaker wished me to achieve out.”
Longtime Madigan precinct captain Ed Moody had collected $144,000 since March 2014 from ComEd by way of Doherty’s agency, data present. However Doherty generally lobbied the county, the place Moody could be serving as a public official after being chosen to fill a emptiness.
That prompted sufficient concern to immediate two voicemails to land in Doherty’s inbox Oct. 9, 2016. Moody and Madigan ally Michael McClain referred to as inside two hours of one another — and each talked about Madigan.
Moody’s cash quickly started to circulation by way of the consulting agency of former Madigan aide Shaw Decremer. All instructed, Moody would allegedly acquire $354,750 from ComEd by way of third events over greater than six years, jurors in Madigan’s racketeering conspiracy trial heard. An FBI forensic accountant instructed jurors she confirmed $1.3 million in funds to Moody and 4 Madigan allies, paid by ComEd by way of such companies over eight years. [WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times]
3. Chicago may see its first snow of the season tomorrow evening as temperatures dip into the 30s
Low temperatures may drop to round 35 levels Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening, with central Illinois getting even colder. Precipitation is anticipated to maneuver out of the realm by Thursday night, in response to the Nationwide Climate Service.
The snow isn’t anticipated to stay to the bottom for very lengthy, meteorologist Jake Petr instructed the Chicago Solar-Occasions.
“At this vary, it seems to be like there’s probability of seeing snowflakes, however as for seeing accumulation, that’s the place the uncertainty lies,” Petr mentioned. “That’s the massive query mark.” [Chicago Sun-Times]
4. COVID-19 has the flexibility to combat most cancers, researchers discovered
The COVID-19 virus might have the shocking skill to shrink some tumors, paving the way in which for brand spanking new most cancers therapies, Kaitlin Washburn stories for the Chicago Solar-Occasions.
Researchers on the Northwestern Medication Canning Thoracic Institute discovered that in some instances, most cancers sufferers with a extreme COVID-19 an infection noticed a brief regression of their most cancers, mentioned Dr. Ankit Bharat, chief of thoracic surgical procedure and director of the Canning Thoracic Institute.
Bharat and his workforce, investigating why that regression occurred, discovered that the RNA throughout the COVID-19 virus triggers the event of a novel immune cell that may combat most cancers. The outcomes of a possible remedy mimicking that response present promise for treating a few of the commonest cancers, together with melanoma, lung, breast and colon most cancers. [Chicago Sun-Times]
5. How Chicago singer m.e.h. cultivated a fearless private model
Whether or not she’s baring her coronary heart behind a microphone or stepping onstage in fearless outfits and sculptural hairdos, m.e.h., whose given identify is Megan Hammond, makes a robust impression — and it’s intentional, my colleague Morgan Ciocca writes for Vocalo.
“Each time I’m getting dressed, particularly with reveals, we’re attempting to carry a vibe of ‘in your face,’” mentioned the artist, who opened for rapper Smino on the Metro in April and made her Lollapalooza debut this previous August. “You possibly can’t keep away from who I’m.”
Although her music and style kinds are intrinsically linked, Hammond is rarely simply doing it for present. Describing her model as eclectic, colourful and energetic, the musician takes notes from icons like Erykah Badu and André 3000 to mix daring patterns and pay shut consideration to silhouettes.
Peak — each sneakers and hair — is a trademark, as are layers, whether or not she’s dressing for an upcoming efficiency or heading to a live performance with buddies. [Vocalo]
Right here’s what else is occurring
- Right this moment marked 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. [Reuters]
- A Hong Kong court docket sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to as much as a decade in jail. [NPR]
- Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Handle on at the present time in 1863. [AP]
- First time cooking a Thanksgiving turkey? Right here’s tips on how to crush the task. [NPR]
Oh, and yet one more factor …
Wrigley Discipline will host its first Ok-pop live performance when Stray Children involves the ballpark and live performance venue, Block Membership Chicago stories.
Stray Children performs a mixture of hip-hop, rock and digital music.
The efficiency can be a part of the eight-member group’s first full stadium tour. They beforehand performed in Chicago throughout their 2022 tour and at Lollapalooza in August.
Tickets go on sale Friday. [Block Club Chicago]
Inform me one thing good …
What’s your favourite Thanksgiving dessert, whether or not it’s a home made household custom or one thing from an area bakery?
Mickey writes:
“Justice of the Pies! So definitely worth the journey to 8655 S. Blackstone. A southside success story at its greatest.”
Sharon writes:
“My mother made the very best raisin pie! No cream, simply raisins and sugar and Yum. I’ve additionally made it just lately with dried cranberries and it’s fairly a success!”
And Barbara writes:
“My favourite Thanksgiving dessert is unquestionably pecan pie — home made in fact. Only a small dollop of actual whipped heavy cream makes a terrific topping! I discovered tips on how to make pecan pies in my teenagers (I’m 78 now) so I take into account myself a connoisseur!”
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