Illinois has spent less than 1 percent of federal COVID-19 health disparity funds May 25, 2022 | coronavirus, Population Health, Top Stories Illinois has spent roughly 0.5 percent of the nearly $29 million in federal funds it received last year to address COVID-19 health disparities.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.