Rapid COVID-19 Testing To Be Offered In River Forest

RIVER FOREST, IL — Rapid testing for COVID-19 will be offered at First Presbyterian Church of River Forest on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 21, according to village officials.

This event is being administered by Covid Concierge, a division of Event Medical Solutions, the company that provides medical services for events such as Chicago’s Lollapalooza and the Chicago Bears, in partnership with First Presbyterian Church.

All tests require pre-registration at this link and cost $175, payable by cash or credit card. A receipt will be provided that you may submit to your insurance company. The rapid test results will be emailed to you in 2-3 hours.

Anybody can register for a test regardless of symptoms, River Forest officials said. If you are asymptomatic and were in contact with someone who is positive for COVID-19, village officials said you may want to get a test.

If you are symptomatic, village officials said you may want to contact your primary medical care professional for further testing guidance, but you may also take this test. Others may choose to take this test as a precautionary measure, such as if you choose to participate in a small Thanksgiving gathering with family.

The type of test offered is a rapid antigen test via a nasal swab. To better understand the different types of testing, please download this informational sheet from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at this link.

While residents of all ages may register, you are strongly encouraged to contact your primary medical care professional for any additional information, as well as for guidance on testing younger aged children.

Testing will take place at the First Presbyterian parking lot, located at 7551 Quick Avenue (corner of Quick Avenue and Jackson Avenue). Please enter from Jackson Avenue (opposite of the normal traffic flow off Lathrop Avenue).

While the testing at this event is not free, village officials said they are sharing details about the upcoming testing as it may serve as a convenient option for some residents. For information about other testing options, including free tests, click here.