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  • ​FREE COVID Tests: Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Order yours today!
  • ​Swedish Covenant Hospital, 2751 W. Winona St: By walk-in or appointment online or by calling 773-907-7700: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Other NorthShore vaccination locations
  • Esperanza Health Centers, 6057 S. Western: By appointment or walk-in: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Lurie Children’s Hospital, 225 E. Chicago Ave.: By appointment only: 1-7 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
  • Comer Children’s Hospital, 5721 S. Maryland Ave.: By appointment only: 5-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 24. Call 773-834-8221 to schedule
  • 43rd Ward community vaccination clinic: By appointment only: 330 W. Webster: 1-7 p.m. Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14
  • Southland College Prep Charter High School, Richton Park: By appointment or walk-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays beginning Nov. 13
  • Instavaxx, 2674 N Halsted St: By appointment: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays - Fridays, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • The City of Chicago web site has a calendar of vaccine events
The following pharmacies will be getting vaccine supplies for 5- to 11-year-olds, according to the city of Chicago. They are booking appointments.
  • Walgreens: Register online, call your local Walgreens or 1-800-925-4733
  • CVS: Register online, call your local CVS or 1-800-679-9691
  • Mariano’s: Register online
  • Walmart: Call 833-886-0023, Option 1
Cook County Health is offering vaccines for children five and older starting Friday, Nov. 5 at all its Chicago and suburban locations. Vaccines are available via walk-in or by appointment or by calling 833-308-1988.
Chicago Public School plans to start offering the vaccine for young children on Nov. 10. CPS has cancelled class on Nov. 12 to give families a day to get vaccinated. City employees will get two hours off work. Vaccines will be available at:
  • Several mobile clinics
  • Four regional clinics:
  • Michelle Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W Harrison St
  • Chicago Vocational High School, 2100 E 87th St
  • Theodore Roosevelt High School, 3436 W Wilson Ave
  • Richards Career Academy High School, 5009 South Laflin Street
Free Homework Help Available Every Day!
Does your child need help building study skills? Do you have questions about your child's homework assignment? Concerned about learning loss?

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COVID VACCINE, FOR KIDS
Doctors and public health officials are encouraging parents to take their young children to their pediatrician’s office to get the shot. But pharmacies will also be getting supply and there are also some large clinics events available
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Utility Billing Relief (UBR) provides low-income City of Chicago residents with a reduced rate on their water, sewer, and water-sewer tax as well as debt relief for those who demonstrate they can manage the reduced rate bills for one year. Benefits for UBR participants include:
  • A reduced rate on water, sewer, and water-sewer tax
  • No late payment penalties or debt collection activity including water shut-off
  • Debt forgiveness after successfully completing one year with no past due balance

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UTILITY BILLING RELIEF PROGRAM
Utility Billing Relief (UBR) provides low-income City of Chicago residents with a reduced rate on their water, sewer, and water-sewer tax as well as debt relief for those who demonstrate they can manage the reduced rate bills for one year.
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The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. 

Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311​
INTERNET ACCESS
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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If you have any questions or want to learn more about resources, please contact April Iturbe at aiturbe@gadshillcenter.org or call
​312-508-3620
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