The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ensures that COVID-19 testing is free to anyone in the U.S., including the uninsured. Below are organizations offering testing in our area. 

Community Based Testing Sites

• DuPage County: Wheaton Testing Site: This testing site will be closed at the end of the month, on January 29, 2021.
• DuPage County: Odeum Expo Center:: DuPage County is now offering community-based COVID-19 testing at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park. Located at 1033 N Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181. 

  Testing is free but limited tests are available per day. This is a drive-thru testing site, where individuals will give themselves a nasal swab test with instructions from staff. The testing site is open Sunday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm or until the daily test capacity of 600 tests is met.

• DuPage Testing Site Mapping Tool
• Illinois Testing Site Locations: Here's a full list of testing sites across the state, as well as their hours and information on who can get a test at that location, from the Illinois Department of Public Health's website. 

           Please note not all testing sites listed are managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

• Pillars Community Health: Willowbrook Testing Site: Pillars Community Health offers drive-up testing for COVID-19 outside of Anne M. Jeans Elementary School in Willowbrook.

  Limited tests available; appointment required; please call 708-PILLARS (708-745-5277) . 

  Testing is available on Tuesdays 9 am-Noon and Thursdays from 9 am-1 pm to anyone with symptoms of COVID-19; or anyone with a known exposure to COVID-19 (have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19); or asymptomatic, high-risk patients, first responders, health care workers, or essential workers who wish to be tested.

• VNA Health Care: Bensenville Testing Site: VNA Health Care offers COVID-19 testing by appointment only to new and existing patients with or without symptoms.  

  Community mobile testing clinics are also available in Bensenville and West Chicago through VNA Health Care:

           VNA Mobile Clinic at St. Alexis Catholic Church

           400 W Wood Ave, Bensenville, IL, 60106

           VNA Mobile Clinic at St. Andrew's Church

           155 N Prince Crossing Rd, West Chicago, IL, 60185

Private Providers

• CVS Pharmacy Testing Locations
• Walgreens Testing Locations

It is important to maintain relationships and physical health during this time. Here are some resources to keep your mood up and tips to staying healthy:

Psychologically

• Call4Calm: If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• DuPage Crisis Service: Individuals experiencing a crisis can contact Crisis Services at 630-627-1700, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Itasca Cares: Provides compassionate, effective, non-duplicated emergency assistance to people in need within our community.

Tips for Staying Healthy

• Get the facts about the Coronavirus and ways to stay safe
• How to Wear Face Coverings
• Shopping for Food During COVID
• Stop the Spread (PDF)
• Understanding the Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan

Below are links to several of the local area utilities regarding their response to COVID-19, including provisions for anyone struggling to make utility payments:

• ComEd
• DuPage County Housing and Rental Assistance
• Health Insurance Options
• Itasca Cares Food Pantry and Walk in Ministry: If you need financial assistance for basic needs, please contact the Itasca Walk-In Ministry at 630-467-0133.
• Nicor
• Unemployment
• Water Bills: To request a payment plan, please either call or email the Village at 630-228-5608. Please make sure to provide your name and the property address in your request.

Support Local Businesses

• Participate in the Itasca Bucks Program
• Leave a positive review online or share a recommendation on social media
• Buy gifts cards to use later or give as gifts
• Shop Locally

Volunteer

• Giving DuPage
• Itasca Food Pantry