Archive for the ‘Planned Parenthood’ Category

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 . . . »]

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 . . . »]

I stumbled upon this video of a PP leader resigning after seeing an ultrasound. Pretty cool. Perhaps other "pro-choice" workers can take note here.

The photo here is from the Coalition for Life site which recently opened a women's resource center close to the PP facility.

Article: Planned Parenthood Director Leaves, Has Change of Heart

"Planned Parenthood has been a part of Abby Johnson's life for the past eight years; that is until last month, when Abby resigned. Johnson said she realized she wanted to leave, after watching an ultrasound of an abortion procedure…"

Video: Planned Parenthood Leader Resigns After Watching Ultrasound of Abortion Procedure [Continue reading . . . »]

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 . . . »]

On Friday, October 23, Judge Neal Cerne (pictured to the right) heard arguments on Planned Parenthood and the City of Aurora's motion to dismiss Fox Valley Families Against Planned Parenthood's zoning case in the Illinois 18th Judicial Circuit Court.

I'll tell you all about the hearing in a minute, but first let me emphasize that this case is one of the biggest reasons we need to pack the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, October 27 at 6 p.m. at Aurora City Hall, 44 W. Downer Pl. (Map) when the council will consider Alderman Rick Lawrence's appeal of the city's approval for Planned Parenthood to add new parking. Among other reasons, the city must not allow Planned Parenthood to add to their property while the zoning of their property is the subject of a lawsuit in state court (see Eric's post on the situation here for all the reasons). Call the City Clerk at 630-844-3615 to get on the list to speak at the meeting. [Continue reading . . . »]

UPDATE below.

Last night the Planning and Development Committee rubber-stamped Planned Parenthood's expansion of their parking lot. Unless a member of the City Council appeals this decision, it will pass by consent at the next City Council meeting, October 27.

This result, though disappointing, was not a surprise. We've grown used to seeing City of Aurora officials avoid confronting Planned Parenthood's misdeeds. But I was impressed to see that at least some of our objections had made it through to the aldermen on the committee.

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In a development that reopens the whole controversy surrounding their deceptive arrival here, it has recently been disclosed that Planned Parenthood is planning an expansion at their Aurora site. They are seeking permission from the City of Aurora to boost their parking by a whopping 27 spaces, an increase of nearly 40%.

I'll go on and explain the entire situation—including the deception going on here—in a moment, but first let me deliver this urgent action item:

Please call and e-mail the aldermen on the Planning and Development Committee and tell them not to approve Planned Parenthood's parking expansion request.

When you call, give three reasons for the committee to reject the
parking scheme:

1. The zoning ordinance requires 10-foot-wide parking spaces, but PP's spaces are only 9 feet wide.
2. The zoning ordinance requires a 35 foot setback for parking spaces, but PP only has 30.
3. Planned Parenthood's stated reason for the new spaces, "security," is a total sham: we are peaceful and law-abiding.

Here's the contact information for the P & D Committee:

• Alderman Mike Saville, Chair (6th Ward): 630-896-9895 | e-mail
• Abby Schuler (1st Ward): 630-710-0331 | e-mail
• Rick Mervine (8th Ward): 331-452-5136 | e-mail

Now, to fill in all the details . . . [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 . . . »]

Planned Parenthood ran this ad in the Aurora Beacon on Monday, September 21 offering their "Convenient, confidential and affordable services. I see this as simultaneously displaying Planned Parenthood's strengths and their weaknesses.

It displays their strong suits of money and influence. Those are perhaps the two biggest things Planned Parenthood has going for them in this struggle, and they have them in spades.

It costs money to advertise. This is a very nicely designed ad which says they hired a good designer which they consistently do. Good design costs money, but they've got money to burn. That's where they're strong.

But this ad also shows their weakness. Why do they have to put out a pretty, inviting ad like this? Why do they have to offer discounts to new patients on their already "affordable" prices? It's because what they do is disgusting and everybody knows exactly what they do. [Continue reading . . . »]

At the monthly protest of Planned Parenthood Aurora on August 15, local pro-lifer Denham Reynolds got some footage of the picket and did a great interview with the Pro-Life Action League's Eric Scheidler. Eric explains the history of our battle against Planned Parenthood in the Fox Valley and encourages the crowd about our recent victory in the enforcement of the Illinois Parental Notification Act.