Illinois reports 240 cases of the intestinal infection that causes “explosive diarrhea.” No definitive cause for the current outbreak has been identified.

Peoples Gas cut $58 million, or nearly 30%, from the rate hike it requested in January. If approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission, typical residential bills would increase by $7-8 per month in 2027, rather than the $10-11 originally requested.

A search will begin for a replacement for Christina Shutt, who will stay on until the end of the year.

The Illinois State Board of Education recently released a guidance document intended to help schools and districts make decisions about whether and how to use artificial intelligence in classrooms and school operations.

States are tracking thousands of cases of the intestinal illness; Michigan hit hardest.

The state has been extending a short-term emergency contract with Centurion Health since July 2025 after backing out of a 10-year, $4 billion contract with Wexford Health Sources. Since then, the transition from Wexford to Centurion has complicated people’s health care and left at least one subcontractor for Wexford unpaid.

JB Pritzker signed 31 new laws on Friday.

Republican petition triggers special committee

New survey results show rural residents are more worried than urban and suburban Americans about the impacts of data centers, especially when it comes to electricity costs and the changing use of farmland, as AI infrastructure expands.

A pair of Illinois House Democrats were in the spotlight this week for different reasons.