University of Illinois Chicago receives $22 million to study long COVID-19 Ryan Voyles 3 years ago Alma Salazar, a long Covid patient, participates in the RECOVER research study at Mile Square Health Center Thursday, March 10, 2022. (Joshua Clark/University of Illinois Chicago) Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago will receive about $22 million in federal funds over four years to study long 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.