August 2023 Editor’s note: The information below was originally reported in June of 2021. Much of it is no longer relevant as the COVID-19 public health emergency was declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 11, 2023.
For health questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Department of Public Health hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
IDPH has also compiled a list of testing sites across the state, including information on testing eligibility and contact information. Public testing sites offer free testing regardless of insurance, with no need for a doctor’s referral.
Illinois has expanded COVID-19 testing criteria to allow anyone to get tested, regardless of symptoms.
C-U LOCATIONS
Marketplace Mall, Champaign
- Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
- State-supported community-based testing site.
- Hours are subject to change depending on supplies. Site may close due to inclement weather. Call the CU Public Health COVID-19 hotline to inquire about weather-related closings: (217) 239-7877
- No appointment or doctor’s referral necessary.
- No insurance required, no charge for testing.
- Drive-through location.
Promise Healthcare, Champaign
- Open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m, Monday through Friday.
- Appointment required.
- COVID-19 Care Line: (217) 403-5402.
- Spanish offered on site. Language lines including sign language are available.
OSF Urgo South, Champaign
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
- Patients must be screened through Pandemic Health or PCP in advance. Call 1-833-OSF-KNOW to schedule an appointment.
- Language line is offered.
Carle Health, Champaign
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Individuals must call COVID hotline, 217-902-6100, for approval.
- Essential workers as well as Carle staff and patients can get tested with public health approval.
- English, Spanish, French and Mandarin are offered at this site.
Christie Clinic Approved Testing Facility, Champaign
- Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Individuals should call their providers and get approval from phone screening.
- Interpreters are available as needed.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LOCATIONS
For the most up-to-date information, visit the U of I’s COVID-19 testing site.
- Uses a saliva-based test as opposed to a nasal swab.
- Individuals should refrain from eating, drinking, brushing teeth, chewing tobacco, mouth washing or gum chewing one hour prior to the test.
- The test is free and is available to all community members ages eight and up. For testing locations and hours, visit the SHIELD CU website.
For the most up to date information about testing locations and hours, visit the University of Illinois On Campus Testing Page.
OTHER LOCATIONS
CVS, Savoy
- Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Only those who have COVID-19 related symptoms, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have been recommended to get tested from a doctor are allowed to get tested. You can check if you qualify at this link.
- Appointment necessary.
OSF PromptCare, Danville
- Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Patients must be screened through Pandemic Health or PCP in advance. Call 1-833-OSF-KNOW to schedule an appointment.
- Language line is offered.
Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, Danville
- Open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday through Friday.
- Appointment required; approved patients must meet IDPH’s criteria. Limited capacity.
- English, Spanish and the language line are offered.
Carle Danville on Fairchild, Danville
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Individuals must call COVID hotline, 217-902-6100, for approval.
- Essential workers as well as Carle staff and patients can get tested with public health approval.
- English, Spanish, French and Mandarin are offered at this site.
Carle Hoopeston Regional Center, Hoopeston
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
- Individuals must call COVID hotline, 217-902-6100, for approval.
- Essential workers as well as Carle staff and patients can get tested with public health approval.
- English, Spanish, French and Mandarin are offered at this site.
CVS, Decatur
- Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Only those who have COVID-19 related symptoms, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have been recommended to get tested from a doctor are allowed to get tested. You can check if you qualify at this link.
- Appointment necessary.
Crossing Healthcare, Decatur
- Open from 1–4 p.m. daily.
- Individuals must make an appointment and do a telehealth screening.
- English and Spanish offered on site.
Carle Matton on Hurst, Mattoon
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Individuals must call COVID hotline, 217-902-6100, for approval.
- Essential workers as well as Carle staff and patients can get tested with public health approval.
- English, Spanish, French and Mandarin are offered at this site.
Sarah Bush Lincoln, Mattoon
- Open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
- Call 217 258-7490 to pre-register.
- Language lines available.
Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington
- Open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
- Appoint required and available only to existing patients. Patients must show symptoms.
- Language lines available.
Reditus and Illinois Department of Public Health Bloomington Testing Site, Bloomington
- Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
- Individuals with symptoms and those who support critical services can get tested via drive-thru or walk-up testing.
Reynolds Street Clinic, Bloomington
- Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
- Patients must be screened through Pandemic Health or PCP in advance. Call 1-833-OSF-KNOW to schedule an appointment.
- Language line is offered.
Public health officials recommend getting a flu shot this year to avoid dual complications caused by COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. Here is where you can get a flu shot in East-Central Illinois.
Want to stay updated on how COVID-19 is affecting Illinois? Check out Illinois Newsroom’s coronavirus information center.
