State doctors make push for face masks Jul 31, 2020 | coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories As the number of COVID-19 cases tick back up in the Land of Lincoln, the Illinois State Medical Society is pleading with residents to wear face masks.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.