IDPH reports 4,004 COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths Apr 9, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,004 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the state’s total to 1,273,200.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.