IDPH reports 1,143 COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths Mar 1, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,143 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total to 1,187,839.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.