COVID-19 In Illinois: More Than 10 Million Vaccine Doses Administered, More Than 4.5 Million People Fully Vaccinated
Illinois is averaging 2,082 new cases of COVID-19 per day so far this month, down 35% from the same time in April.
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Illinois is averaging 2,082 new cases of COVID-19 per day so far this month, down 35% from the same time in April.
Illinois is averaging 2,134 new coronavirus cases per day so far in May, a 34% decline from the first 10 days of April.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 1,741 new cases of COVID-19, and 39 more deaths.
Illinois public health officials Saturday reported 1,729 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases, including 22 additional deaths.
Illinois is averaging 2,349 new cases per day over the past week, down 13% from one week ago, and a 17% decline from two weeks ago.
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations dropping again, Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced Illinois will move to the next phase of reopening, the so-called "Bridge Phase," on May 14.
The statewide seven-day average case positivity rate in Illinois is down to 3.0%, the lowest it's been since March 27.
Illinois is averaging 71,219 vaccinations per day over the past week, the lowest average since Feb. 26.
The drop in vaccinations comes as Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday said they hope the city and state can fully reopen, with no capacity restrictions, by July 4.
The number of vaccinations administered per day in Illinois has fallen 41% in the past three weeks.
Illinois public health officials Sunday reported 1,860 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 27 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials Saturday reported 2,813 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 32 additional deaths.
A total of 4,031,269 people in Illinois have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Thursday night, accounting for 31.64% of the population.
A total of 3,835,491 people in Illinois have been fully vaccinated, accounting for 30.1% of the population.
Over the past week, Illinois is averaging 2,710 new cases per day, a 14% decrease from one week ago.
Illinois public health officials Saturday reported 2,907 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 25 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health will immediately resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois is averaging 2,816 new coronavirus cases per day over the past week, a 15% decrease from one week ago.
Illinois is averaging 2,887 new COVID-19 cases per day over the past week, down 13% from one week earlier. But hospitalizations are up 12% over the past week.
The statewide seven-day average case positivity rate in Illinois is down to 3.8%, the lowest it's been since April 5, and the first time it's been below 4% since April 6.
Good news and bad news in the latest COVID-19 data from Illinois, as new cases have dropped over the past week, but hospitalizations are still climbing statewide.
Illinois public health officials Sunday reported 2,666 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 10 additional deaths.
Although vaccinations are still rising, new cases and hospitalizations in April are still far surpassing those in March.
Illinois averaging 3237 new coronavirus cases per day in April, up 104% over the first 16 days of March.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,581 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases on Thursday, as well as 40 new deaths. It's the most deaths reported in a single day since March 11.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. gave a heartfelt and deeply emotional eulogy for his father Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH headquarters.
Singer Santita Jackson performed at her father Rev. Jesse Jackson's private homegoing service at Rainbow PUSH headquarters Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Daughter Dr. Jaqueline Jackson, II, gave a heartfelt eulogy for her father Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH Saturday.
Ashley Jackson delivers remarks at her father Jesse Jackson's funeral Saturday.
U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson spoke at father Rev. Jesse Jackson's private funeral at Rainbow PUSH headquarters. These are his full remarks.
The final celebration of life services for Rev. Jesse Jackson. is underway at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
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