UIC receives $6 million to develop potential COVID-19 treatment Jul 29, 2021 | coronavirus, Medical Research, Top Stories Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have received $6 million from the federal government to develop a potential treatment for COVID-19.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.