Animal Health & Community: Shedd Aquarium staff are providing 24/7 care as four rescued beluga whales settle into their new Chicago home, with veterinarians monitoring their adjustment and bonding. Health Care Costs & Industry: Cigna reported about $1.7B in quarterly profit under new CEO Brian Evanko, while medical costs remain elevated—another reminder that insurers are still wrestling with rising expenses. Public Health Watch: Michigan’s cyclosporiasis total has topped 10,000 as investigators track a lettuce-linked outbreak spreading across multiple states, including Illinois. Food Safety & Local Impact: Restaurants are still feeling fallout from the cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce, with Illinois among affected areas and companies responding by pulling products. Illinois Policy & Access: Illinois has expanded privacy protections for biomarker testing, while lawmakers also moved on school cellphone limits—both aimed at protecting health and improving learning conditions. Care in the Community: Rural Health Inc. is marking National Health Center Week with free health kits and community access events across Southern Illinois. Hospital Communication Quality: Memorial Hospital earned a five-star Becker’s rating for physician communication based on patient survey feedback. Workplace Safety: A storm sewer rescue in Downers Grove ended in tragedy after a worker was found dead following a contractor project.