Published February 27, 2021 •
Updated on February 27, 2021 at 12:50 pm
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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.
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, in partnership with Vermilion County Health Department, is currently vaccinating residents 65 and older for protection against COVID-19 by appointment only at the following locations:
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For Immediate Release – January 26, 2021
Hy-Vee Pharmacies Partnering with Illinois to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois is now partnering with Hy-Vee pharmacies across central and northern Illinois to offer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccinations to eligible individuals. Hy-Vee has 16 locations in Bloomington, Canton, Galesburg, Hamilton, Milan, Moline, Macomb, Peoria, Peru, Rock Island, Silvis, Springfield, and Sycamore and estimates being able to provide up to 200 vaccinations each day.
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• Vaccinations begin Wednesday, January 27, 2021
• Monday-Friday: 7am – 7pm and Saturday-Sunday: 9am – 5pm (most locations)
The State of Illinois is also partnering with Walgreens and Jewel-Osco pharmacies to provide COVID-19 vaccinations. A total of 92 Walgreens locations and 92 Jewel-Osco locations have been added to the coronavirus.illinois.gov website, where you can find links to schedule an appointment.
Backlog of Illinois gun owner applications persists as U.S. court case continues
The Illinois State Rifle Association says the Pritzker administration is operating outside of state law with continued delays in processing Firearm Owner Identification Card and Concealed Carry License applications.
The average wait for both is around 122 days when it’s only supposed to take 30 days for FOID and 90 days for CCL.
ISP said as of Jan. 19, there were 175,751 new FOID applications and 25,518 CCL backlogged.
Hy-Vee partners with state to provide COVID-19 vaccine
Grocer Hy-Vee is partnering with state public health officials to provide the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sixteen Hy-Vee locations across the state, including Springfield, Bloomington, Moline, Peoria, Galesburg and elsewhere, begin today by appointment.
Illinois congressional delegation takes sides on Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation are taking sides on the proposed Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act.
The measure filed by Illinois Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin gives federal agencies more tools to investigate what proponents say is a domestic terrorism threat.
Peoria Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said there are legitimate concerns the measure could impede on people s civil liberties.
State capitol complex reopens
The Capitol Complex is reopened. That’s the word from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, but it’s still unclear if 250 Illinois National Guard troops will remain around the capitol where they’ve been since Friday.