IDPH reports single-day high 238 COVID-19 deaths Dec 2, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 238 deaths on Wednesday, far surpassing the previous single-day high seen in May.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.