(WAND) - Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of two additional state-supported mass vaccination sites in Des Plaines and Quincy.
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The sites will launch Thursday, March 4 and provide a combined nearly 4,000 doses per day at full capacity.
Governor Pritzker is also activating additional members of the Illinois National Guard to support the Southern Seven Counties: Union, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Alexander, Pulaski and Massac Counties.
“With our new operations in Des Plaines and Quincy, Illinois is now operating 18 state-supported mass vaccination sites in addition to the network of more than 800 vaccination locations around the state all trained on one goal: vaccinating as many people as possible, as quickly as possible,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “One in six Illinoisans have already received their first dose of vaccine, and as the federal government increases Illinois’ deliveries to over 100,000 a day later this month, IDPH and our 97 local health departments are prepared to meet the moment. In the meantime, I encourage all Illinoisans to wear their masks and stay vigilant as we power through to the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
With these two new additions, there will be 18 mass vaccination sites across the state of Illinois.
This is in addition to the state’s mobile vaccination teams which are deployed statewide to reach rural and underserved communities.
Governor Pritzker has activated additional members of the Illinois National Guard to assist local health departments, as needed, in standing up the vaccination sites and to support the mobile vaccination sites.
As of March 1, there were more than 1,070 Illinois National Guard service members assisting with COVID-19 response throughout Illinois with the number of Guard members activated expected to increase as the state-assisted sites grow.
“The COVID-19 vaccine site in Des Plaines is our latest step forward in vaccinating Cook County and our most vulnerable communities,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “This new site, which is conveniently located for many residents of the northwest suburbs, will be utilized over the coming months as we progress in our program and vaccine supply increases.”
“This is an excellent example of a state, county, and regional coalition coming together to meet the needs of our residents,” said Adams County Board Chairman Kent Snider. “Adams County is proud to partner with the state and take on an expanded role in providing efficient and rapid access to these lifesaving vaccines.”
“Quincy and Adams County are proud to play a part to help Illinois eradicate this virus. The Quincy mass vaccination site will be a tremendous effort with the state, county and city working in tandem to get the vaccine to those who need it the most,” said Quincy Mayor Kyle Moore.
“The Southern Illinois Mayors Association is very happy to partner with and support the efforts of Southern Seven Health, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the State of Illinois and the Governor's office with the rollout of mobile vaccination clinics in Southernmost Illinois,” said Pickneyville Mayor Robert Spencer. “There are many seniors, disabled and immobile individuals that have difficulty travelling for medical services and these clinics will be highly beneficial to those in most need."
“We look forward to working with our county, state and federal partners to bring this mass vaccination site to the city of Des Plaines,” said Des Plains Mayor Matthew Bogusz.
State Supported Mass Vaccination Sites listed below are open to all Illinois residents, who meet the current eligibility requirements and have an appointment through the local health department.
Location | Address | Appointment | Doses capability at full capacity | |
Now Open | Tinley Park Convention Center | 18451 | 2,160 | |
Now Open | North Riverside Health Center | 1800 S. Harlem Avenue, North Riverside IL | 270 | |
Now Open | Morton East School Base Clinic | 2423 S. Austin Blvd, Cicero IL | 270 | |
Now Open | Robbins Health Center | 13450 S. Kedzie Ave., Robbins IL | 135 | |
Now Open | Cottage Grove Health Center | 1645 Cottage Grove Ave., Ford Heights IL | 135 | |
Now Open | Blue Island Health Center | 12757 S. Western Ave., Blue Island IL | 270 | |
Now Open | Arlington Heights Health Center | 3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights IL | 270 | |
Now Open | Triton College | 2000 5thAve., River Grove IL | 540 | |
Now Open | South Suburban College | 15800 State St., South Holland IL
| 540 | |
Now Open | Thornton Fractional South High School | 18500 Burnham Ave, Lansing, IL 60438 | 270 | |
Now Open | Orr Building
| Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield IL | http://www.SCDPH.org | 1620 |
Now Open | Belle-Clair Fairgrounds | 200 S. Belt E #2650, Belleville IL
| https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/health-department
| 1080 |
Now Open | Banterra Center | Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL |
| 540 |
Now Open | Carbondale Civic Center | Carbondale IL | 540 | |
Now Open | Winnebago County | 1321 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford IL |
| 1350 |
Now Open | Gateway Convention Center | 1 Gateway Drive., Collinsville IL | https://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/health/index.php
| 1350 |
Mar. 4 | Former K-Mart | 1155 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL | 1,890 | |
Oakley Lindsey Center | 300 Civic Center Plaza, Quincy IL | https://www.adamscountytogether.com/
| 2,100 | |
Mar 10 | United Center | 1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago IL | https://www.zocdoc.com/vaccine/screener?state=IL
| 6,000 |
