South Side Mass Vaccination Site Planned At Chicago State

CHICAGO — A new mass vaccination site at Chicago State University will open April 5 on the South Side as the city moves into phase 1C of vaccine eligibility. A second side is planned on the North Side at the American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way next to Wrigley Field.

“We are making progress toward our goal of vaccinating all Chicagoans, and we are very pleased to partner with Chicago State University, the Chicago Cubs and Advocate Aurora Health to bring lifesaving vaccines to our communities,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. “While the list of those eligible for the vaccine expands, vaccine supply and appointments are still limited and patience will be key.”

The city’s new mass vaccination site at Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Drive (95thh Street and King Drive) will be overseen by the Chicago Department of Public Health. The South Side site will be operated by the Community Organized Relief Effort and vaccine administered by Howard Brown Health. At full capacity, it will serve 1,200 walk-up and 1,000 drive-thru vaccination appointments a day. The site is by appointment only, there is no on-site registration.

The CSU site will operate six days a week from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Appointments will be restricted to Chicago residents only and proof of residency will be required, including: Driver’s license, Illinois ID card or REAL ID, City Key Card, library card, postmarked letter, utility bill, voter registration confirmation, Consular ID (Matricula Consular), and many other forms of identification will all be accepted. A complete list of eligible documents is available at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax.

Registration for vaccination appointments at both Chicago State University and the American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way will be available on zocdoc.com/vaccine. Appointments will be posted on ZocDoc later this week. Additional appointments will be added daily. All Chicagoans eligible in phase 1a, 1b, or 1c will be able to schedule appointments.

The vaccine will be offered at no cost, and insurance is not required. Documentation regarding immigration status is also not required.