Hospitalizations decrease statewide, but remain high in southern Illinois Sep 20, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination COVID-19 hospitalizations have dipped statewide over the past week, but remain high in southern Illinois.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.