DPH: 1,257 new COVID-19 cases, 25 additional deaths Jul 16, 2020 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories There were 1,257 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois on Thursday, bringing the state’s total number to 157,950 confirmed cases.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.