IDPH reports 4,979 COVID-19 cases, 123 deaths Jan 21, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,979 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total to 1,086,333.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.