Report: Number of abortions in Illinois increased in 2018 Jan 23, 2020 | Population Health, Top Stories The number of abortion procedures reported in Illinois in 2018 increased about 7 percent from the previous year, according to a recent report from the Department of Public Health.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.