CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Two new mass-vaccination sites will open in Chicago on Monday April 5 on opposite ends of the city, officials said.
The sites will be located at Chicago State University and at the American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way, next to Wrigley Field. They open as the city moves into the wider Phase 1C of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, which covers all essential workers and adults with underlying medical conditions (for specifics, click here).
Appointments will be necessary to receive the vaccine at the sites, and they are earmarked for Chicago residents only. Chicago officials say recipients should register at zocdoc.com/vaccine. Appointments will be posted later this week.
“We are making progress toward our goal of vaccinating all Chicagoans,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a news release. “While the list of those eligible for the vaccine expands, vaccine supply and appointments are still limited and patience will be key.”
Additional details about telephone options to book appointments at both sites will also be announced prior to opening.
The vaccine will be offered at no cost, and insurance is not required. Documentation regarding immigration status is also not required, officials said.
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