| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 17, 2026, 9:02 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 17, 2026, 9:02 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/09/17/illinois-residents-who-are-terminally-ill-can-now-end-their-lives-medical-aid-in-dying |
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In Illinois, terminally ill residents with less than six months to live can now
request a prescription for medication to end their lives.
Illinois [ _joins 12 other states_ ][1] and Washington D.C., in legalizing
medical aid in dying. In Illinois, it’s called “Deb’s Law,” [ _inspired by Deb
Roberts...