MCDH to open second indoor COVID-19 vaccination site

WOODSTOCK — The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is announcing that a second COVID-19 vaccination clinic will open in Crystal Lake on Wednesday, April 7.

The newest site, located at the Willow Creek Community Church, 100 S. Main Street in Crystal Lake, will provide the COVID-19 vaccine to McHenry County residents or those who work at a McHenry County business.

All MCDH clinics are by appointment only and are open to those who are eligible to receive their vaccine. Photo identification is required and those who are a resident of another county but work in McHenry County must show proof of their employment.

To receive a vaccination at an MCDH-run clinic, please look for open appointments by completing the questionnaire and search for open times on the COVID-19 Vaccine Registration form. Those without internet or who need assistance with booking an appointment can call MCDH’s COVID-19 Call Center at (815) 334-4045 or the Illinois Department of Public Health’s vaccine scheduling hotline at 1-833-621-1284.

“We are continuously looking at opportunities to expand the number of vaccination sites to meet the high demand for vaccine in McHenry County,” said MCHD Administrator Melissa Adamson. “As more vaccine begins to flow into the county, additional locations will open including drive-thru sites.”

There are several options for residents to receive vaccine. Some regional hospital systems, clinics and other community partners are administering vaccine and may reach out directly to their patients to schedule an appointment. There are also state and federal partnerships with retail pharmacies in McHenry County. Anyone may enroll at those sites to be vaccinated. To find a location vaccinating near you, please visit the State of Illinois’ Vaccination Locations webpage at coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location.