COVID-19 trends continue downward trajectory Sep 22, 2022 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories As of Tuesday, 1,173 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 12 from Monday and down 115 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.