Illinois EPA Announces Expansion and Modernization of Vehicle Emissions Testing Network

Chicago Testing Station to Resume Operations, Self-Serve Kiosks and Mobile Testing Units Available

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced updates to the Illinois Vehicle Emissions Testing Program, which include the reopening of the Forest Preserve Drive location in Chicago beginning Monday, March 17. Other updates that will be available beginning March 17 include the launch of Mobile Testing Units, an updated, multi-lingual website, and program updates via social media.

"With the updated Vehicle Emissions Testing Program, special consideration was given to underserved areas, convenience to motorists, and traffic flow," said Acting Director Jennings. "We are excited to kick off the new contract that will expand the network of testing options."

The reintroduction of vehicle emissions testing sites in the City of Chicago and the new testing options are the result of a plan developed pursuant to Public Act 102-0738, sponsored by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz and Rep. Lindsey LaPointe. The expanded network includes centralized high-capacity drive-thru stations (Illinois Air Team Stations), smaller Inspection and Repair (I&R) stations, self-service kiosks, and Mobile Testing Units (MTUs), and is designed to make emissions testing more accessible and convenient for Chicago motorists.

To learn more, you can read the full press release here.