SPRINGFIELD – Expanding COVID-19 testing capabilities in the State of Illinois is a crucial part of the state's plan to Restore Illinois. With increased testing we can make educated decisions that protect our state, our communities and our families. Today, the State is announcing new drive-thru COVID-19 testing facilities will be available in the coming days on Chicago's southside (May 16), Champaign (May 19), Rolling Meadows (May 20), while drive-thru and walk-up services will be offered in Peoria (May 23). These free community services will be open seven days a week to test individuals with COVID-19 symptoms and those employees who support critical services.
"Not everyone with COVID-19 has symptoms. Without greater testing, it is difficult to know who is infected with this virus. This could mean a person who thinks they are healthy may unknowingly pass the virus to someone else, potentially with deadly consequences. I encourage residents in these areas to take advantage of this opportunity to get tested for free and to take action to help prevent further spread of the virus," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of Illinois Department of Public Health.
All individuals with symptoms are encouraged to seek testing at these Community Based Testing Sites. Additional accommodations have been made for the following individuals with or without COVID-like symptoms.
- Healthcare workers
- First Responders
- Employees of Correctional Facilities
- Individuals exposed to confirmed COVID-19 patients
- Employees that support Critical Infrastructure (grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, gas stations, public utilities, factories, childcare and sanitation)
- All local and state government employees
- Individuals with compromised immune systems, chronic medical conditions
Definition of Symptoms
-Fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell
Community Based Testing Sites
Harwood Heights | Bloomington (Closing May 22) | Markham |
7:00am – 3:00pm while daily supplies last | 9:00am – 5:00pm while daily supplies last | 8:00am – 4:00pm while daily supplies last |
6959 W. Forest Preserve Road, Chicago IL | 1106 Interstate Drive Bloomington IL | 3824 W.159th Place Markham IL |
Aurora | Rockford | Waukegan |
8:00am – 4:00pm while daily supplies last | 8:00am – 4:00pm while daily supplies last | 8:00am – 4:00pm while daily supplies last |
1650 Premium Outlet Blvd Aurora IL |
| 1601 Parkview Avenue Rockford IL | 2161 Northwestern Avenue, Waukegan, IL |
East St. Louis | Peoria (Opens May 23) | Chicago Southside (Opens May 16) |
8:00am – 4:00pm while daily supplies last | 8:00am – 4:00pm while daily supplies last | 8:00am – 4:00pm while daily supplies last |
Jackie Joyner Kersee Ctr. Argonne Drive East St Louis, IL 62204 | Peoria Civic Center Fulton Street Parking Lot Peoria IL | SMG Chatham 210 W 87th Street Chicago, IL |
Champaign (Opens May 19) | Rolling Meadows (Opens May 20) | |
8:00am – 4:00pm while daily supplies last | 8:00am – 4:00pm while daily supplies last | |
Market Place Shopping Ctr 2000 N. Neil Street Champaign, IL | Rolling Meadows HS 2901 Central Road Rolling Meadows, IL | |