COVID-19 Vaccination Programs in Chicago and the Metropolitan Area
Updated May 19, 2021| Vaccinations are available to all Illinois residents age 12 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
Everyone 12 years of age and older living in Chicago is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. 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. Vaccinations are available through healthcare providers, pharmacies, employers, and City of Chicago vaccine sites. Appointments are widely available, and walk-ins are also welcome at all City-run vaccination sites, including:
The Vaccination Station, a partnership between CDPH and the CTA, is a rolling vaccine clinic on a bus that offers either single-dose Johnson & Johnson or two-dose Pfizer vaccine in South Shore, Roseland, Englewood, and Austin. Anyone age 18+ is eligible for Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Anyone age 12+ is eligible for Pfizer vaccine. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field
- Apostolic Faith Church
- Chicago State University
- United Center
- Richard J. Daley College
- Wilbur Wright College
- Loretto Hospital
The Vaccination Station, a partnership between CDPH and the CTA, is a rolling vaccine clinic on a bus that offers either single-dose Johnson & Johnson or two-dose Pfizer vaccine in South Shore, Roseland, Englewood, and Austin. Anyone age 18+ is eligible for Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Anyone age 12+ is eligible for Pfizer vaccine. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program
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.
CCDPP Partner Vaccination and Testing Sites
CCDPH Partners offer the COVID-19 vaccine and schedule mobile vaccination events at dozens of locations in suburban Cook County. Partners also are providing in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for suburban Cook County residents who are unable to leave home due to age, disability, or medical impairment. For more information about in-home vaccinations and to see if you qualify please click here.
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.
CCDPP Partner Vaccination and Testing Sites
CCDPH Partners offer the COVID-19 vaccine and schedule mobile vaccination events at dozens of locations in suburban Cook County. Partners also are providing in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for suburban Cook County residents who are unable to leave home due to age, disability, or medical impairment. For more information about in-home vaccinations and to see if you qualify please click here.
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.
