IDPH reports 8,691 new COVID-19 cases, 90 deaths Dec 7, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 8,691 cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total to 796,264.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.