IDPH reports 891 new COVID-19 cases, 42 deaths Ryan Voyles 4 years ago The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 891 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 1,379,279.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.