Illinois sees spike in COVID-19 cases among children Aug 10, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination Illinois has seen a significant increase in the number of kids who have contracted COVID-19 in recent weeks, health officials told lawmakers Monday.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.