IDPH reports 15,953 more COVID-19 cases, 242 deaths over weekend Ryan Voyles 4 years ago Illinois saw 15,953 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 848,904.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.