COVID-19 hospitalizations drop from a week ago, cases remain steady Tim Stumm 2 years ago COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois are down from a week ago, according to recent data from the Department of Public Health, while case numbers are stagnant.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.