Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Chicago on Friday

Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Chicago on Friday in a visit that will highlight reproductive rights in a state where abortion rights are safeguarded and Democrats are making that a centerpiece of campaigns.

The Harris trip to Illinois — her fourth since becoming vice president — comes at a time when Illinois, where Democrats control state government, is a safe haven for abortion rights and as a growing number of states have been imposing bans since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.

A White House official told the Sun-Times Harris will hold a reproductive health rights round table discussion with Illinois legislators, students, advocates and providers.

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Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Chicago on Friday; spotlight on abortion rights

The vice president's Friday visit marks her fourth time in Illinois since taking office.

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