Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed several key abortion-related bills, notably HB 3709, making Illinois the first Midwest state to mandate medication abortion and contraception access on public college campuses starting 2025-2026, alongside HB 3637, protecting access to abortion meds like mifepristone from federal interference.

Friends,

As the Christmas season draws near and we reflect on the miracle of Christ’s birth, I am reminded of the profound story at the heart of this holy time: the unplanned pregnancy of a young woman named Mary. In a world that offered little support and much uncertainty, Mary chose life for her child—Jesus, our Savior—who would change the course of history. This season of giving invites us to honor that sacred choice by extending hope and help to young women facing similar circumstances today.

In Illinois, the battle for the lives of the unborn rages on. Recent laws have expanded access to abortion, making our state a destination for those seeking to end pregnancies, often without fully considering alternatives. Organizations like Planned Parenthood continue to push for unrestricted access, while protective measures for providers of abortion services have been fortified, as seen in bills signed by Governor Pritzker in 2025 that enhance contraception and medication abortions in health centers. Additionally, new legislation effective January 1, 2026, prohibits discrimination based on reproductive health decisions, further entrenching abortion rights. Amid this landscape, countless young women feel isolated, pressured, and uninformed, leading to heartbreaking decisions that end innocent lives.

But there is hope—and you can be part of it. At TLC Pregnancy Services, we are on the front lines, offering free ultrasound tests, compassionate counseling, and life-affirming Christian values to young women in crisis. Imagine a scared teenager seeing her baby’s heartbeat for the first time on an ultrasound screen—that moment often transforms fear into love and doubt into determination to choose life. Our counselors provide not just medical information but spiritual guidance rooted in the Gospel, helping women discover God’s plan for them and their children. Through these services, we’ve seen lives saved and families forever changed.

This end-of-year season is a powerful time for giving. Your tax-deductible donation before December 31st can directly fund ultrasounds that reveal the miracle of life, counseling sessions that offer eternal hope, and resources that empower women to embrace motherhood with faith and support. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us stand against the tide in Illinois and protect the most vulnerable among us—the unborn.

Will you join us in this sacred mission? Click to give or mail your gift today. Together, in the spirit of Christmas, we can echo Mary’s courageous “yes” and save lives for generations to come.
With gratitude and blessings,

TLC Pregnancy Services