DPH: 1,187 new COVID-19 cases, eight additional deaths Jul 16, 2020 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories There were 1,187 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total number to 156,693 confirmed cases.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.