Sources: WGN-TV
Illinois reports their first case of the Omicron variant in a Chicago resident. 2021-12-7
Illinois reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person from Rock Island. 2021-02-11
Illinois reports a record 238 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 12,639. 2020-12-2
Illinois reports 6,190 cases, the lowest in the state since October 28. 2020-11-30
U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos of Illinois and Tim Walberg of Michigan announce they have tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, Representative Mark Pocan of Wisconsin said publicly he was isolating after a possible exposure to the virus. 2020-11-16
Illinois reports 12,702 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. 2020-11-12
Illinois reports 12,657 new infections, a new single-day record as the number of hospitalized patients reaches an all-time high of 5,042, surpassing the previous record set in April. 2020-11-11
Illinois reports 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, the number of cumulative cases surpasses 500,000. 2020-11-10
Illinois reports 6,161 new cases, the most in one day since the pandemic began. 2020-10-24
Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker issues a statewide stay-at-home order for all Illinoisans except for essential errands such as grocery shopping or for medical services. 2020-03-20