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I was thrilled when I woke up Saturday morning to temperatures in the 30's. I've been involved in protests outside of the "Abortion Fortress" of Aurora Illinois for over two and a half years now and February has brought some of the most brutal weather we've encountered—often with temperatures dipping below zero—so 30's were a welcome change.

Out at the clinic a little before 9 a.m., there already were four stalwart pro-lifers engaged in clinic witness ministry, sidewalk counseling and praying, when I arrived. It's always a great encouragement to see those dedicated folks outside the abortuary, even in February's snow and winds. [Continue reading . . . »]

The bitter winter cold abated somewhat on Saturday, January 16 for our first monthly protest of the year at Planned Parenthood in Aurora, Illinois, with temperatures in the mid-twenties. A strong group of fifty faithful activists bundled up and joined me on the picket line to oppose to the huge abortuary on Aurora's west side.

The picket line was just as long as at last year's January protest at the site, a good sign that community resistance to the controversial Planned Parenthood facility remains strong. And as usual, the protest group included some new faces—folks who decided the time had come to take an active role fighting abortion.

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On Saturday, December 19, Fox Valley pro-lifers joined the Pro-Life Action League's 7th annual "Empty Manger" Caroling Day, bringing the joy of Christmas to 9 abortion mills across the Chicago area.

Counter-Protesters and Snowfall in DuPage County

The DuPage tour started at ACU Health Center in Hinsdale with about 15 pro-lifers.

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This morning, Wednesday, December 16, pro-lifer Rachelle Crile of Naperville went to Planned Parenthood around 8 a.m. to sidewalk counsel. After about 45 minutes in temperatures below 20 degrees, Rachelle went to her car in the Blockbuster parking lot to warm up before returning to the front lines.

As Rachelle sat in her car, a couple in a white SUV pulled into the Blockbuster lot a couple rows behind her. Rachelle had a feeling the people might be coming to Planned Parenthood. Since Wednesday mornings are a prime abortion time, Rachelle knew a life could be on the line, so she said a prayer, grabbed her literature and approached the car. [Continue reading . . . »]

Fox Valley pro-lifers were honored to be joined by Human Life International's Father Tom Euteneuer at our November protest at Planned Parenthood Aurora.

Father Euteneuer serves as President of Human Life International, a pro-life group that works for the protection of unborn babies all around the world. Father Euteneuer gave a talk the previous evening at Holy Angels Church in Aurora which over 100 area pro-lifers attended and celebrated Mass at Holy Angels on Saturday morning before the protest.

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Roger Earl beat me to it with the exciting news that three babies were saved from abortion the day after the Aurora City Council met our (very low) expectations by granting Planned Parenthood's request to expand their parking lot. This is an especially significant number, since precisely three aldermen voted against PP's petition.

On the City Council agenda for Tuesday evening, October 27, was a petition by Planned Parenthood to expand their parking lot. The petition had been approved by the Planning and Development Committee, but then appealed by 4th Ward Alderman Rick Lawrence to the full Council. [Continue reading . . . »]

It was windy and overcast and there was a chill in the air as pro-lifers gathered on Friday, October 2 at noon to mark the second anniversary of the day Planned Parenthood Aurora opened its doors for the first time.

Thirty-five stalwart pro-lifers gave up their lunch hour to mark this dark memorial. Father Fred Peterson of St.George Byzantine Catholic church in Aurora led the faithful in the prayer of the Sixth Hour of the Byzantine Liturgy of the Hours. [Continue reading . . . »]

It is great to see some old and some new faces spending time praying to stop abortion at the Planned Parenthood facility since the 40 Days for Life began just a couple days ago. Prayer works and enables God to work more effectively in our hearts.

Just the other night, after the start of our 40 Days, I spoke with a young woman, I'll call her "Lisa", who was going to PP for some medical issues, to which she stated the solution was birth control pills. I shared with her some of the documented facts regarding the potential side-effects of various birth control methods. I also shared with her all about Planned Parenthood, its founding and the fact that it is the U.S.' largest provider of abortion "services". [Continue reading . . . »]

After the break is a list of the Churches that are currently and actively involved in the fight against Planned Parenthood Aurora by covering a day of prayer outside the facility on a monthly basis.

If you don't see your Church on this list and would like to get involved, contact the Pro-Life Action League's Aurora office at 630-896-1200 or e-mail to matt@prolifeaction.org to find out what you can do. Click "continue reading" for the list. [Continue reading . . . »]

As Roger reported below, Waterleaf Women's Center was dedicated yesterday just down the block from Planned Parenthood. My wife April and I were there for the dedication ceremony led by Fr. Thomas Milota of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Naperville, and I wanted to share a picture of the event.

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