Illinois’ U.S. senators praise passage of $1.9 trillion relief package – Center Square

According to the news release, the $1.9 trillion package, which must return to the House for a concurrence vote because of changes made in the Senate, Illinois stands to receive: $275 million for vaccine distribution; $1.5 billion for state health departments; more than $100 million for mental health and substance abuse treatment efforts; $5 billion for K-12 schools; about $1.3 billion for institutions of higher education; about $39 million for Head Start programs; and about $1.3 billion for child care providers.