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A group of Illinois Democratic U.S. House members sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday criticizing it s decision to restrict appointments to Chicago and Cook County residents on behalf of equity goals.
FEMA defended it s decision saying it was acting in the interest of the most vulnerable Illinoisans. But in the letter, members of Congress reminded the agency that people in the suburbs need help, too.
The letter reads in part, We share and champion the goal of equitable distribution of the vaccine.Nevertheless, many of our constituents who fall in the vulnerable category . felt frustrated with the recent determination to limit eligibility at the United Center.
Des Plaines (Pfizer, the week of March 15)
All vaccinations are by appointment only, health officials noted, with proof of eligibility in Phases 1A or 1B. The appointments can be made online at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov or by calling (833) 308-1988.
Previously, the Des Plaines location was administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses, but the county said due to limited supply, the location will instead be provided with the Pfizer vaccine for the week of March 15.
Those who receive vaccines through the Cook County sites will book their second-dose appointments the same day as their first-dose appointments.
The sites are part of several mass vaccination locations in Illinois. Currently, there are 22 statewide. Here s a full list.