IDPH reports 6,516 new COVID-19 cases, 68 deaths Ryan Voyles 4 years ago The Illinois Department of Public Health reported another 6,516 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 430,018.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.