CHICAGO – Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) announced the closure of four clinics on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
The clinics are in Bloomington, Decatur, Ottawa, and the Chicago neighborhood of Englewood. Patients will be welcomed at the 13 remaining clinics and appointment availability will be expanded at Champaign, Peoria, Springfield, and Roseland health centers.
PPIL said the healthcare provider is facing a shortfall because of rising healthcare costs, an increase in patients needing financial assistance, an uncertain care landscape under the new presidential administration, and the need to stay sustainable after the overturn of Roe v. Wade…