Appointment-only drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations will begin Monday at the Lake County Fairgrounds in north suburban Grayslake, county officials said. Under.
CROWN POINT â The Lake County Health Department will begin distributing a limited number of COVID-19 immunizations at the Lake County Fairgrounds Wednesday to eligible individuals who make an appointment online at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
The fairgrounds site is the eighth COVID-19 vaccine distribution location in Lake County, including hospitals in Crown Point (two), Gary, Merrillville and Munster, and the city health departments in East Chicago and Gary.
Currently, only health care workers, first responders, long-term care facility residents and staff, and individuals age 80 and up are eligible to receive the vaccine, due to the limited supply of doses the state receives on a weekly basis from the federal government.
The Gary Health Department is now scheduling appointments to administer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible recipients, adding to the list of available vaccination sites across Northwest Indiana.
The department did not release details on where the vaccines will be given, or when they will start.
The vaccine is now available to individuals age 80 and older, as well as to licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers, and first responders who have face-to-face interactions with patients or infectious material or work in a public-facing position that requires in-person contact.
A photo ID, proof of age, or verification of current employment as a healthcare worker or first responder in Indiana will be required.
Where to find holiday light shows in suburbs, Chicago
A family walks through an arch of lights at Elgin s Festival of Lights. Rick West | Staff Photographer
Updated 12/24/2020 9:27 AM
Looking to get out of the house and enjoy a bit of holiday spirit? Here s a look at several suburban holiday light shows to enjoy on a socially distant stroll or from the safety of your car.
Here s a look at several. Check before you go since many require advance tickets.
Aurora Festival of Lights
5-9 p.m. Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through Dec. 26 at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, enter from Smith Boulevard, Aurora. The winter holiday drive offers more than a mile of lighted displays, some animated, including the 20-foot singing, dancing Christmas tree. Donations accepted. www.aurorafestivaloflights.com.
RONAN This Friday’s Caravan of Lights in Ronan received a blessing from Lake County Commissioners and public health officials during a Zoom meeting last Tuesday, as well as from the Ronan City Council during last Monday’s meeting.
The parade, which begins at 6 p.m. Dec. 18, is designed to deliver holiday cheer while keeping participants and parade watchers safe from COVID-19. Those who join in the caravan are asked to decorate their own vehicles instead of pulling floats, to wear masks and keep a safe distance between vehicles. Candy won’t be thrown this year; live music has been ruled out; and walkers are discouraged.