IDPH reports 1,918 new COVID-19 cases, 35 deaths May 13, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,918 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 1,361,666.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.