IDPH to hold free COVID-19 testing in Plainfield on Sunday

The Illinois Department of Public Health will again offer free COVID-19 testing for the public in Will County this weekend.

The IDPH mobile testing unit will be at Plainfield Central High School on Sunday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Plainfield Central High School is located at 24120 Fort Beggs Drive in Plainfield.

Anyone can be tested at this site, regardless of symptoms or immigration status.

There is no cost to get tested, but if someone wanting a test has insurance, they are asked to bring a card. Insurance is not required.

Specimens will be collected using a simple nasal swab.

Locations are subject to change. For the most up to date information on testing sites, visit dph.illinois.gov/testing.

The Will County Health Department has also been holding free COVID-19 testing throughout the county each week.

The department holds walk-in testing at Trinity Services in New Lenox most Mondays and at Lewis University in Romeoville most Tuesdays.

There is also testing by appointment at Governor’s State University in University Park on Wednesdays and at the Sunny Hill TB Clinic in Joliet on Thursdays. Residents can call 815-727-8670 to set up an appointment.

For more information, visit willcountyhealth.org.