Bricks were thrown into the home of longtime anti-abortion activist Joseph Scheidler early Thursday morning, smashing his windows and leaving behind an angry note. Scheidler, who heads the Chicago-based Pro-Life Action League, confirmed that the bricks broke the dining room and living room windows of his North Leroy Avenue home. Although he and his wife, Ann, heard noises around 2 a.m., they did not discover the damage until they woke up later that morning. more ›

Last month, the City Council passed an ordinance that requires anti-abortion activists to stay at least 50 feet from clinics and medical facilities that perform abortions, and 8 feet from anyone entering the clinics. In the 8 foot protective "bubble zone" anyone passing out materials, displaying signs, protesting or attempting to counsel someone without their consent could be fined $500. more ›