The debate continues over whether Illinois’ law allowing for taxpayer-funded abortions violates the state constitution. A trial judge dismissed the case last year but anti-abortion advocates are fighting back. 

The latest skirmish between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the AFSCME labor union took place in a Springfield courtroom Wednesday. This time it was before a panel of the Fourth District Appellate Court.

Appointed Appellate Court Justice Thomas Harris is running for the post in his own right. Harris was appointed to Illinois’ Fourth District Appellate Court in January, 2013 to replace a retiring judge.