IDPH reports 3,235 COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths Apr 2, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,235 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total to 1,251,346.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.