Rep. Robin Kelly, D-2nd, addresses issues of women's health at the Planned Parenthood Illinois facility in Flossmoor on Aug. 26. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
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Rep. Kelly draws attention to abortion, women’s health on national day of action

Aug. 26 took on a double meaning this year as not just the 102nd anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment guaranteeing a woman’s right to vote, but also a day to call attention to the health care limitations since the Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to a legal abortion.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, came to the Planned Parenthood of Illinois facility in Flossmoor on…

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