IDPH reports 8,922 new COVID-19 cases, 140 deaths Nov 18, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 8,922 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 606,771.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.