COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois continue rising May 5, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination The number of Illinoisans hospitalized for COVID-19 has surpassed 800 for the first time in two months, as other metrics also continue their increase.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.