River Forest residents no longer have to schedule appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine! The Cook County Department of Public Health is now accepting walk-in appointments at a number of vaccination sites across Chicagoland, including at two nearby locations. Cook County residents age 16 and up can receive the vaccine without a pre-scheduled appointment at either Triton Community College or at the former HOBO store in Forest Park.

Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive a vaccine. Individuals can still make appointments here or by calling (833) 308-1988, Monday - Friday between 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. or Saturdays between 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. For more information, click here.

The Cook County Department of Public Health has announced it will follow CDC and FDA guidelines to resume distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement came over the weekend, as public health experts across the U.S. widely agree benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks. Experts further suggest that, like Pfizer and Moderna, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is safe and effective in protecting against COVID-19. To learn more, click here.

Cook County residents age 16 and up are eligible to receive the vaccine; updated vaccine data is here. To find a walk-in appointment, click here, search for appointments by zip code at vaccinefinder.org and schedule appointments at ZocDoc.