Multiple Ways To Get COVID Vaccine, Booster, And Testing Through Holiday Season
More than 75 State-Run Vaccination Events Through Holidays
State, Local Health Officials Urge Public to get COVID-19 Vaccine Before Start of New Year
Positive cases of COVID-19 are surging in Illinois at a time when family and friends gather for the holidays. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has partnered with SHIELD Illinois to offer 20 free community COVID-19 PCR rapid testing before the holidays. The State is also hosting more than 75 vaccination events through the holiday season, offering residents the opportunity to get vaccinated or boosted at sites in their communities.
“Illinois is leading the Midwest in vaccinating and boosting our residents, and we are adding even more ways to make it easier to get vaccinated and boosted,
said Governor JB Pritzker. “We appreciate the new federal resources to fight this omicron wave, and ask everyone to continue to follow our mask mandate and to make safe choices.
“Getting tested for COVID-19 is critically important to helping reduce the spread of this deadly virus” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. “A year ago our holidays looked much different, now with widely available testing, vaccinations and boosters Illinoisans can gather safely with family and friends.”
Information on the 20 community testing sites can be found below. Days and operations may vary during the holiday season. Please visit idph.illinois.gov for more details.
| Location | Hours | Address |
| DePaul University | 2pm – 7pm | 333 S. State Chicago, IL 60604 |
| Jane Addams Elementary | 3:30pm – 7pm | 1020 E. Sayles Dr.
Palatine, IL 60074
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| Woodland Elementary | 3:30pm – 8pm | 17261 W. Gages Lake Road
Gages Lake, IL 60030 |
| Elgin Community College | 2pm – 7pm | 1700 Spartan Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123 |
| U of I College of Medicine | 8am – 8pm | 1601 Parkview Ave.
Rockford, IL 61107 |
| LTHS East Campus | 2pm – 7pm | 1333 E. 7th Street
Lockport, IL 60441 |
| Joliet Junior College | 9am – 12pm | 1215 Houbalt Rd.
Joliet, IL 60431 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | 8am – 12pm | 173 IL Route 2
Dixon, IL 61021 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | 2pm – 8pm | 5500 N. St. Louis
Chicago, IL 60625 |
| Whiteside County Health Department | 8:30am – 3:30pm | 1300 W. 2nd Street
Rock Falls, IL 61071 |
| Heartland Community College | 7am – 11am
12pm – 4pm 5pm – 7pm |
1500 W. Raab Rd.
Normal, IL 61761 |
| HCC Lincoln | 11:30am – 4pm | 2201 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656 |
| Stephens Family YMCA | 6am – 8am
4pm – 8pm |
2501 Fields S. Dr.
Champaign, IL 61822 |
| Vermilion County Health Department | 10am – 6pm | 200 College Street
Danville, IL 61832 |
| U of I Springfield | 9am – 1pm | 2200 Ernest Hemmingway Dr.
Springfield, IL 62703 |
| Richland Community College | 9am – 1pm | 1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521 |
| East St. Louis Higher Education Campus | 12pm – 2pm | 601 James R. Thompson Blvd.
East St. Louis, IL 62201 |
| Triad CUSD 2 | 3pm – 6:30pm | 203 E. Throp St.
Troy, IL 62294 |
| Massac Memorial Hospital | 8am – 4:30pm | 28 Chick St.
Metropolis, IL 62940
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| Edwardsville
CCSD 7 |
3pm – 7pm | 145 West St.
Edwardsville, IL 62025 |
In addition to these sites, the State of Illinois Community-Based testing sites remain operational serving Illinoisans at 10 locations across the state. In addition to testing services, COVID-19 vaccines are also offered at the Aurora, Arlington Heights, South Holland, Fairview Heights and Peoria locations.
| Aurora | Arlington Heights | South Holland | Fairview Heights | Peoria | ||||
| Near Premium Outlet Mall
2450 N. Farnsworth Avenue |
Arlington Race Track
823 Wilke Road |
South Suburban College
15800 State Street |
St. Clair Square Mall
134 St. Clair Square |
Peoria Civic Center
698 Fulton Street |
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| 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
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| Bloomington | Champaign | Harwood Heights | Rockford | Waukegan | ||||
| Interstate Center
1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington |
Market Place Shopping Center
2000 N. Neil St., Champaign |
6959 W. Forest Preserve Rd., Chicago | 1321 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford | 102 W. Water Street, Waukegan | ||||
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday Wednesday |
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As we look ahead to the start of a new year, state and local health officials are urging all Illinoisans to resolve to beat COVID-19 in 2022 by getting vaccinated and/or getting a COVID-19 booster.
In addition to doctor’s offices, pharmacies, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and local health departments, the State of Illinois offers one-day vaccine clinics throughout the state through the Community Partners Vaccination Program (CPVP). This state-run program works to improve access and availability of the COVID-19 vaccine by working with trusted community partners. Within the last two weeks, the Community Partners program administered more than 8,000 through one-day partnerships with Cook County Health.
At these state-run vaccination clinics, vaccines are available to any Illinois resident, and no appointment, no identification or health insurance will be required.
| Date | Location | Hours | Address | Vaccines Offered |
| Dec. 22 | American Legion Post 979 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm | 4501 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville IL | Adult Pfizer, Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | McDonald’s | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | 295 N. Weber Rd., Bolingbrook | Adult Pfizer, Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | McDonald’s | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | 675 N. Weber Rod., Romeoville | Adult Pfizer, Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | McDonald’s | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | 4403 Harrison Ave., Rockford | Adult Pfizer, Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | Flex | 3:00pm- 7:00pm | 700 Corporate Grove Dr., Buffalo Grove | Adult Pfizer, Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | Goodwill of Central Illinois | 10:00am-2:00pm | 414 Arthur Ave., Morris | Adult Pfizer, Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | Keen Age Center | 9:30am-3:30pm | 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere | Adult Pfizer, Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | Millstadt Public Library | 2:00pm – 6:00pm | 115 W. Laurel St., Millstadt | Adult Pfizer, Moderna |
| Dec. 22 | Olney American Legion Post 30 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | 227 E. Main Street, Olney | Adult Pfizer, Moderna |
| Dec. 22 | Oswego Public Library | 10:00am – 6:00pm | 32 W. Jefferson Street, Oswego | Adult Pfizer, Moderna |
| Dec. 22 | Arcola Jr/Sr High School | 4:00pm – 8:00pm | 351 W. Washington St., Arcola | Adult Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | Broadmoor Jr High School | 10:00am – 2:00pm | 501 Maywood Ave., Pekin | Adult Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | South Fork Township | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | 124 Central Street, Kincaid | Adult Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 22 | Versiti Aurora | 10:00am – 2:00pm | 1200 N. Highland Ave., Aurora | Adult Pfizer |
| Dec. 23 | Grant White Elementary School | 8:00am – 7:00pm | 147 Circle Avenue, Forest Park | Adult Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer Moderna, J&J |
| Dec 23 | ICN Noor Academy | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | 2844 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville | Adult Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 23 | New Mission Temple Church of God and Christ | 2:00pm- 5:00pm | 4700 West Polk Street, Chicago | Adult Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 23 | Greater Galilee Baptist Church | 10:00am – 4:00pm | 1308 S. Independence Blvd., Chicago | Adult Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer Moderna |
| Dec. 23 | Randolph County Health Department | 8:00am – 4:00pm | 2515 State Street, Chester | Adult Pfizer, Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 24 | American Legion Post 771 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | 749 Milwaukee Avenue, Gurnee | Adult Pfizer, Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 26 | Buyers Flea Market | 9:00am – 4:30pm | 4545 W. Division Street, Chicago | Adult Pfizer, J&J, Pediatric Pfizer |
| Dec 26 | Cherry Valley District Library | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | 755 E. State Street, Cherry Valley | Adult Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer Moderna, J&J |
| Dec. 26 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | 393 N. Main Street, DuPage | Adult Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer |
| Dec. 26 | Greater Galilee Baptist Church |
