Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois

American writer (1946–2020)

Syrian diplomat (1947–2020)

American record producer and DJ (1971 – 2021)

William Thomas Montgomery was an American businessman and conservative political activist. In 2012, he cofounded the conservative political organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA) alongside Charlie Kirk; Montgomery became Kirk's mentor and worked behind the scenes during the organization's early formation. He died due to complications from COVID-19.

American politician (1964-2020)

American football player and coach

American mobster (1933–2020)

Member of the Illinois House of Representatives, 114th District (1949-2020)

American biologist