"Like I said, I'm very happy and grateful." "I lost some friends and just to think about it today, it's still, you know, it's still harsh," said George Nunley, who also got vaccinated Sunday. However, available slots at the United Center quickly filled up, leaving many confused and disappointed. Vaccine reservations opened up for people under 65, with qualifying jobs or health conditions at 4 p.m. The agency shared that the first group of seniors who signed up at the United Center far outnumbered Chicago residents, prompting the change as reservations expanded Sunday to people under phase 1B plus.
The shift comes after the federal emergency management agency pushed for the vaccine to reach communities most impacted by the pandemic.
Big changes to the state's largest vaccination site are now limiting vaccination appointments at the United Center to Chicagoans only -at least for the time being, officials announced Sunday.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - Big changes to the state's largest vaccination site are now limiting vaccination appointments at the United Center to Chicagoans only -at least for the time being, officials announced Sunday.