COVID-19 Vaccination Programs in Chicago and the Metropolitan Area
Updated April 19, 2021| Vaccinations are available to all Illinois residents age 16 and older regardless of zip code. The State of Illinois is working with local health departments and providers across the state to provide COVID-19 vaccinations. A list of statewide vaccination sites is available here. A tool for tracking down COVID-19 vaccine appointment openings at Illinois pharmacies is available here.
Below is vaccine information for the City of Chicago and the Metropolitan area--Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. This web page will be updated as more information becomes available.
Below is vaccine information for the City of Chicago and the Metropolitan area--Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. This web page will be updated as more information becomes available.
CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The City of Chicago is now in phase 2 of the vaccine rollout, and all Chicagoans age 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are available by appointment only, and the best way to schedule an appointment is through a healthcare provider. For those without a healthcare provider, visit Zocdoc.com/vaccine (the City’s vaccine appointment tool) or Chicago.gov/VaccineFinder to find a vaccine provider nearby. For those without internet access, call 312.746.4835.
There are four ways Chicago residents can received the COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 vaccine is free to everyone, regardless of insurance or immigration status. You cannot be denied a vaccine if you do not have insurance. City of Chicago-run vaccination sites will only schedule appointments for Chicago residents, and no children under age 18 will be allowed on site. While government-issued ID is not required, these sites will also require proof of residency – more than 30 different documents will be accepted, a full list can be found on the City’s website.
For the latest information on Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout visit chicago.gov/covidvax.
There are four ways Chicago residents can received the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Your health care provider -- your primary care provider, health clinic, or hospital where you have gotten medical care in the past.
- Your pharmacy. The City of Chicago has provided vaccines to pharmacies across Chicago, including Walgreens, Jewel Osco, Chicago Costco Pharmacies (Lincoln Park) , Chicago Costco Pharmacies (Chicago IL Medical District), Mariano's, and Walmart. These pharmacies each have their own registration link. Pharmacies have been asked to prioritize Chicagoans and current patients.
- Your employer. Specific employers in prioritized essential worker groups will be able to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to their employees in 1b.
- You also can use Zocdoc, the city’s new free vaccine scheduling system, to book an appointment or sign up to be notified when new appointments are open. You can visit zocdoc.com/vaccine to confirm eligibility, see nearby vaccination locations, show their real-time appointment availability, and receive notifications when new appointments are available. Here are Frequently Asked Questions about Zocdoc.
The COVID-19 vaccine is free to everyone, regardless of insurance or immigration status. You cannot be denied a vaccine if you do not have insurance. City of Chicago-run vaccination sites will only schedule appointments for Chicago residents, and no children under age 18 will be allowed on site. While government-issued ID is not required, these sites will also require proof of residency – more than 30 different documents will be accepted, a full list can be found on the City’s website.
For the latest information on Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout visit chicago.gov/covidvax.
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/
Cook County Government, Cook County Health and Cook County Department of Public Health are pleased to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to those living or working in Cook County. On this site, you can sign up for COVID-19 updates and information to schedule an appointment when administration expands to your phase. Providing all the information requested will ensure that you are notified properly as the program expands. You also can call the Vaccine Signup Hotline at 833-308-1988; information is available in English, Spanish, and Polish.
CCDPH Organization On-Site Vaccination Sign-Up Request
Community organizations, such as adult daycare, community centers, employers, senior housing, shelters, places of worship, or other large institutions, can also sign up to organize on-site vaccinations. To qualify for mobile team assistance you must:
1. Employ or serve individuals in Phase 1b with limited resources or access to care within suburban Cook County (excluding Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, or Stickney Township).
2. Have a secure space to conduct vaccination while maintaining social distancing
3. Support clinics for dose 1 and 2
4. Support setting up appointments and pre-register staff/clients
Cook County Government, Cook County Health and Cook County Department of Public Health are pleased to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to those living or working in Cook County. On this site, you can sign up for COVID-19 updates and information to schedule an appointment when administration expands to your phase. Providing all the information requested will ensure that you are notified properly as the program expands. You also can call the Vaccine Signup Hotline at 833-308-1988; information is available in English, Spanish, and Polish.
CCDPH Organization On-Site Vaccination Sign-Up Request
Community organizations, such as adult daycare, community centers, employers, senior housing, shelters, places of worship, or other large institutions, can also sign up to organize on-site vaccinations. To qualify for mobile team assistance you must:
1. Employ or serve individuals in Phase 1b with limited resources or access to care within suburban Cook County (excluding Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, or Stickney Township).
2. Have a secure space to conduct vaccination while maintaining social distancing
3. Support clinics for dose 1 and 2
4. Support setting up appointments and pre-register staff/clients
DuPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
https://dupagehealth.jotform.com/200694254415049
Signing up here allows us to contact you with specific information when appointments or clinics are available. Please note: you will not be able to schedule an appointment until the time is right! If you want to register please click here.
Registro de vacunas: Registrarse aquí nos permite comunicarnos con usted cuando haiga citas o clínicas disponibles para la vacuna COVID-19. Tome en cuenta que no podrá programar una cita hasta que sea el momento adecuado. Para completar este formulario en español, haga clic aquí.
Signing up here allows us to contact you with specific information when appointments or clinics are available. Please note: you will not be able to schedule an appointment until the time is right! If you want to register please click here.
Registro de vacunas: Registrarse aquí nos permite comunicarnos con usted cuando haiga citas o clínicas disponibles para la vacuna COVID-19. Tome en cuenta que no podrá programar una cita hasta que sea el momento adecuado. Para completar este formulario en español, haga clic aquí.
KANE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
https://kanehealth.com/Pages/COVID-Vaccine.aspx
Vaccinations for the general public are not likely to begin until early spring. Kane County residents will be informed of availability at that time. The health department is currently not accepting vaccination appointments.
Vaccinations for the general public are not likely to begin until early spring. Kane County residents will be informed of availability at that time. The health department is currently not accepting vaccination appointments.
LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
https://allvax.lakecohealth.org/s/?language=en_US
Registration is now open for the COVID-19 vaccine in Lake County. Please register so we can notify you when it is time to make your appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. You will only receive an email to schedule when you are eligible and the Health Department has the vaccine and appointments available to you.
Registration is now open for the COVID-19 vaccine in Lake County. Please register so we can notify you when it is time to make your appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. You will only receive an email to schedule when you are eligible and the Health Department has the vaccine and appointments available to you.
McHENRY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments-a-i/health-department/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/vaccine
MCDH has a plan in place to vaccinate McHenry County priority groups and residents and is following the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP) and CDC’s recommendation and distributing the first batches of vaccines that we receive to healthcare workers and long-term care facilities. Because supplies of vaccines will be limited until production ramps up, it could take months before we are able to begin providing a vaccine to other prioritized groups.
MCDH has a plan in place to vaccinate McHenry County priority groups and residents and is following the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP) and CDC’s recommendation and distributing the first batches of vaccines that we receive to healthcare workers and long-term care facilities. Because supplies of vaccines will be limited until production ramps up, it could take months before we are able to begin providing a vaccine to other prioritized groups.
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
https://willcountyhealth.org/covid-19/covid-vaccine/
To register for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes publicly available, please fill out the Will County COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Form | Formulario de registro de vacunas en español . After completing the form, the Will County Health Department will contact you to schedule your vaccine appointment, based on what phase of distribution you are in.
To register for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes publicly available, please fill out the Will County COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Form | Formulario de registro de vacunas en español . After completing the form, the Will County Health Department will contact you to schedule your vaccine appointment, based on what phase of distribution you are in.
