DPH: 1,598 new COVID cases, 23 new deaths Ryan Voyles 4 years ago There were 1,598 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois on Wednesday, the highest single-day number in over a month.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.