COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to rise Jul 13, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination Illinois’ COVID-19 metrics are continuing to rise, with the highest single-day case number in over a month reported Tuesday, according to data from the Department of Public Health.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.