Health News Illinois reported: Illinois will receive just over $52.1 million in federal funds to support public health services, the state’s two senators announced this week.

The Department of Public Health will receive $36.4 million in grant funding, while the city of Chicago will receive over $15.7 million.

The funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will assist state and local governments in preparing for and responding to public health threats, including infectious diseases and natural disasters.

Other awards are for cancer and heart disease prevention, tuberculosis monitoring and immunization-related activities.

“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," Sen. Dick Durbin said in a statement announcing the funds.

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