Illinois starts to see expected rise in COVID-19 activity Dec 5, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in Illinois as winter arrives, and health officials are continuing to urge residents to be vaccinated.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.