Coronavirus Vaccination Site Opens In Robbins

ROBBINS, IL — As people across Illinois wait their turn to be vaccinated in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) announced a new COVID-19 vaccination site has opened in The Village of Robbins.

The site opened Monday at the Robbins Health Center, located at 13450 S. Kedzie Ave. Those who are able to receive the vaccine can visit the facility from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, according to Jones.

“I encourage everyone who is eligible to get the vaccine,” Jones said. “We have waited nearly a year to get to this point. The sooner people get the vaccine, the sooner we can get back to normal and put this pandemic, and all the hardships it caused, behind us.”

For now, only health care workers will be able to get vaccinated at the facility. However, the next phase starts Monday, and people 65 and over will be eligible for vaccination. Frontline essential workers will also be eligible. These workers include teachers, postal service workers and first responders. Jones said supplies are limited, and residents need to make an appointment before going.

"It is vital that we continue to protect the communities who were the most disadvantaged throughout this pandemic," Jones said. "This is the best way to ensure there is equity and inclusion throughout this road toward getting our state back to normal."

See more information about the state’s vaccination plan on the IDPH website.

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