DPH: 2,273 COVID-19 cases, 35 more deaths in Illinois Sep 30, 2020 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories There were 2,273 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 293,274.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.