Coronavirus in Illinois: Today’s case count and death toll
See the latest numbers of Illinois COVID-19 cases and deaths.

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See the latest numbers of Illinois COVID-19 cases and deaths.
WBEZ looked closely at the city and state dashboards monitoring cases and outbreaks. We explain what’s in them and what’s missing.
Cases are up, hospitalizations are low and a surge seems unlikely, according to three Chicago doctors who walked us through the latest virus data.
Sluggishness, poor compliance with existing rules and little help from state public health officials crippled the response, according to the audit.
The Biden administration is expanding the availability of the Paxlovid, which is recommended for high-risk individuals who test positive.
New data show Latinos suffered the biggest drop in life expectancy — about three years. And Black Chicagoans’ life expectancy is now below 70, the lowest in nearly two decades.
Metra, CTA and PACE immediately say masks will no longer be required onboard trains and buses.
Major airlines and many of the country’s busiest airports rushed to drop their mask requirements Monday after a Florida judge struck down the CDC mandate
Data show the South and West sides of Chicago are the hardest hit. “We’re all struggling to keep up. There’s still a huge need.“
Cases are up, hospitalizations are low and a surge seems unlikely, according to three Chicago doctors who walked us through the latest virus data.
An analysis shows Cook County has seen thousands of deaths beyond what would be expected and it’s not all from the virus.
Monday was the first day Chicago Public School students were allowed to go without a mask in more than a year.
What started as a routine executive appointment changed into a monumental leadership opportunity with the arrival of COVID-19.