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Free COVID-19 Testing Available at State Mobile Testing Sites in Central Illinois

News – Monday, March 22, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has several mobile testing teams that are dispatched to various locations around the state each week to provide COVID-19 testing.  Anyone can be tested, regardless of symptoms or immigration status.  There is no cost to the individual for testing, but they should bring their insurance card if they have one.  However, insurance is not required.  Specimens will be collected using a simple nasal swab.  Drive-through and walk-up testing are both available at most locations. 

COUNTY DATE LOCATION ADDRESS HOURS
Macon March 22, 24, 26 Decatur Civic Center 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza
Decatur
8am – 4pm
McLean March 24 Ferrero Bloomington 2501 Biech Rd.
Bloomington
5am – 1pm
March 25 Ferrero Bloomington 2501 Biech Rd.
Bloomington
12pm – 8pm

Site locations are subject to change.  Please check the IDPH website for the most current mobile testing site location information. http://www.dph.illinois.gov/testing/mobile-testing-sites.