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  Remembering an American hero: George Tiller

We continue to mourn the loss of our friend and colleague, Dr. George Tiller. Dr. Tiller was a dedicated physician who provided quality abortion care to women, at great personal sacrifice and risk. He is truly a hero to his fellow abortion providers and his patients. Dr. Tiller’s office is filled with letters from women, thanking him for the excellent, compassionate care he provided. Many of these women say Dr. Tiller saved their lives.

Since his tragic death, we have received messages from some of his patients and from people around the world who are saddened and outraged. We feel it is important to share these words and tributes to our beloved colleague and friend. For the first time, we will enable comments on our blog so that all of you can share your condolences or offer memories of Dr. Tiller. We invite you to join us in honoring a true American hero, Dr. George Tiller.

Post your comments, condolences, and personal memories of Dr. Tiller

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

City Dismisses Complaint Against Illinois Clinic

Last week, the Aurora, IL Building Code Board of Appeals dismissed a complaint filed by anti-abortion groups against NAF member Planned Parenthood Aurora Health Center. The complaint asserted that multiple zoning and building codes were violated during the construction of the clinic and also challenged the final certificate of occupancy issued July 1. Prior to that, the clinic had been operating under a temporary certificate since it opened its doors in October 2007. Last month, the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals dismissed a similar complaint brought against the clinic by the same anti-abortion group.

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Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Victory in Aurora!

After weeks of politicization, Planned Parenthood is finally able to open their new clinic in Aurora, IL. Yesterday, the Kane County state's attorney said there was no wrongdoing after reviewing the clinic's development and permit process. The investigation was prompted by the complaints of anti-choice protesters and some members of the City Council. This was the third review to find no problems with the permit process. The city of Aurora then granted Planned Parenthood an occupancy permit and the clinic has opened its doors, two weeks after its scheduled opening.

The 22,000-square-foot, $7.5 million building will serve the growing community outside of Chicago by providing much need reproductive health care services including sexually transmitted disease treatment, breast cancer screening, and abortion care.

"It's always a victory when we can expand access to reproductive health care services, including abortion services," said Steve Trombley, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Federal Judge Delays Clinic Opening in Aurora, IL

Yesterday a federal judge delayed the opening of Planned Parenthood’s new clinic in Aurora, IL pending a hearing on Thursday. The clinic was planning to open today—and had scheduled 13 patients for services—but city officials have refused to issue the permanent occupancy permit to the clinic.

In court yesterday, Planned Parenthood’s attorney said the city was putting extra and unconstitutional hurdles in the path of the clinic. U.S. District Judge Charles Norgle will hear more evidence and make a decision Thursday.

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Friday, September 14, 2007

Support Planned Parenthood in Aurora, IL

Planned Parenthood has launched a petition to show support for their soon-to-be opened clinic in Aurora, IL. For each signature, they will tie a ribbon outside the clinic to tell the protesters that Planned Parenthood has support from across the country, and to let the women seeking care there know that they are welcome and supported.

The clinic is scheduled to open September 18, but anti-abortion protesters have tried to convince the city to not issue a permanent occupancy permit to the clinic. Yesterday, Planned Parenthood sought a federal court order requiring the city to issue the permit so that the clinic could open and see the 13 patients already scheduled for Tuesday.

>Sign Planned Parenthood’s petition.

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