Ald. Bill Conway (34) is pictured in October 2023. [Don Vincent/The Daily Line]

The City Council’s public safety committee Tuesday approved an ordinance that designates the area around a West Loop abortion clinic as a noise-sensitive zone, similar to noise sensitivity regulations placed around Chicago hospitals.

The proposal, which will go to the City Council for final approval later this month, is aimed at addressing frequent protests around the clinic that interfere with patients’ ability to access care and clinic operations.