Categories: Chicago

UIS now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public

The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, is now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public.

The free tests are being funded through an agreement between the Illinois Department of Public Health and SHIELD Illinois using federal relief money.

Community testing is available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the Student Union (west entrance).

UIS strongly encourages community members to visit UIS’ testing site to pre-register by visiting the SHIELD testing portal at shieldilportal.pointnclick.com.

Original

Deborah Pevy

Guest Writer

Recent Posts

Chicago Minimum Wage Rises to $17.05

Chicago’s minimum wage increased to $17.05 per hour on July 1, 2026, for employers with four or more workers, as…

2 hours ago

White Sox Beat Orioles Behind Montgomery Double

Colson Montgomery delivered a key go-ahead double in the eighth inning as the Chicago White Sox opened their seven-game road…

15 hours ago

Chicago unveils 2026 Gospel Music Festival lineup

Chicago officials have announced the lineup for the 2026 Chicago Gospel Music Festival, which will return to Millennium Park as…

7 days ago

White Sox seek sweep, division lead vs. Guardians

The Chicago White Sox will look to complete a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday afternoon after securing…

1 week ago

Could Caleb Wilson be the Bulls’ next cornerstone?

As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson is drawing increasing attention as one of the premier…

1 week ago

Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews retires

Jonathan Toews, one of the most accomplished players in Chicago Blackhawks history, officially announced his retirement on Friday, bringing an…

2 weeks ago

This website uses cookies.