Over 27 percent of Illinoisans now vaccinated Apr 21, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,765 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total to 1,309,552.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.