Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations continue decline, cases see continued uptick Ryan Voyles 2 years ago As of Tuesday, 1,332 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down eight from Monday and down 31 from the prior week.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.