Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million in Public Health Grants for Illinois

July 10, 2026 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million in Public Health Grants for Illinois [CHICAGO, IL] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced a total of $52,175,652 in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) public health grants for the Illinois Department of Public Health and the City of Chicago. Primarily sourced from the federal Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program, this funding will assist state and local governments in effectively preparing for or responding to public health threats including infectious diseases and natural disasters. Other awards are for cancer and heart disease prevention, tuberculosis monitoring and for immunization-related activities. “Investing in our public health departments is essential to keeping Illinois communities healthy, prepared and resilient,” Duckworth said. “This federal funding will help our public health organizations protect families, respond to emergencies and prepare for future outbreaks and natural disasters while ensuring local leaders have the resources they need to help keep Illinoisans safe.” “Whether responding to emerging viral threats like Ebola or RSV, preventing violence and opioid overdoses, or ensuring effective emergency response to natural disasters, public health departments in Illinois play a vital role in protecting communities across the state,” Durbin said. “The funding announced today will give our public health departments the resources they need to navigate future public health challenges and continue to preserve the well-being of our community.” The Illinois Department of Public Health will receive $36,453,082 in grant funding while the City of Chicago will receive $15,722,570. -30- Print Tweet Next Article Previous Article