The good news is that this disease normally only affects animals, but it can spread to people, too. There are reports that rabbit fever has been detected in animals and is spreading throughout Illinois right now.
This was a bit unexpected. When the brand new list of the most rat-infested cities in America was just announced, two Missouri places suddenly appeared among the top 50.
It's a weird thing to be known for. There is one Illinois city that can claim it is the rat capital of America for the 8th straight year. Well, rats. Literally.