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Here's Where to Receive a COVID Vaccine in Illinois


Published February 27, 2021 •
Updated on February 27, 2021 at 12:50 pm
Sergio Perez | Reuters
As much of Illinois moves into Phase 1B Plus of coronavirus vaccinations, residents continue to search for locations to receive the shot.
This week, the state expanded vaccine eligibility to those with high-risk medical conditions and comorbidities, including cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, pulmonary disease, among others. The list also includes those with obesity and women who are pregnant.
Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
Phase 1B initially opened up vaccinations to people age 65 years and older as well as "frontline essential workers," which includes first responders, education workers like teachers and support staff, childcare workers, grocery store employees, postal service workers and more.

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How to Watch NBC 5 Town Hall Answering Your Coronavirus Vaccine Questions Live


How to Watch NBC 5 Town Hall Answering Your Coronavirus Vaccine Questions Live
Eight experts will participate in NBC 5's "Vaccinated State" panel this Thursday to answer your questions about the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois. Ask your questions in the chat below starting at noon on Feb. 18.
Published February 17, 2021 •
Updated on February 17, 2021 at 5:03 pm
Watch NBC 5's "Vaccinated State" town hall featuring top Illinois experts LIVE beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday in the player above.
A panel of top Illinois doctors, medical specialists and insurance and pharmacy experts have joined NBC 5's "Vaccinated State" panel to answer your questions about the coronavirus vaccine live this Thursday.

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Hundreds Join Chicago Facebook Group Searching for Leftover COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

Hundreds of people have joined a group on Facebook where members share information with one another about where they might be able to get vaccinated against...

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Chicago COVID: Ministers publicly get coronavirus vaccine at Rush Medical Center to reduce hesitancy in minority communities


CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some local faith leaders made a very public hospital visit to get the COVID vaccine in hopes of reducing hesitancy Black and brown communities.
"I felt the natural pinch, but we believe in science, we have our faith but we believe in science," said Rev. Marshall Hatch.
The ministers are among 130 faith and community leaders who got their shots at Rush University Medical Center's Community Vaccination Day.
"To help smother some of the false information," Rev Cy Fields said as to why he took part. "We have to lead the way."
Rush VP of Community Health, Equity and Engagement said the hospital held the vent because they know there is vaccine hesitancy in Black and brown communities, which have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and they want those communities to know it's OK.

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Chicago Bar Offering Gift Cards to Those Who Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19


Published January 15, 2021 •
Updated on January 15, 2021 at 10:44 am
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
A bar in Chicago is offering thousands of dollars total in gift cards to patrons who've been vaccinated against COVID-19 in an effort to encourage inoculations.
Village Tap, located at 2055 W Roscoe St. in the city's Roscoe Village neighborhood, posted on social media that it will be giving out 1,000 gift cards of $10 each to customers who show proof that they've been vaccinated.
"Thank you first responders and everyone doing their part to help stem the devastation caused by COVID-19," the craft beer bar posted on Facebook Thursday.
"We care deeply about our staff, our guests, as well as the safety of our community," the post continues. "By getting vaccinated, you are showing you care about us and you are doing your part to help all of of us move one step closer to normal."

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