Illinois surpasses 25,000 COVID-19 deaths Oct 4, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination Illinois has surpassed 25,000 COVID-19 deaths, the state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday.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.