IDPH reports 7,042 COVID-19 cases, 95 deaths Jan 22, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 7,042 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total to 1,093,375.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.