Chicago to prioritize healthcare workers with first batch of COVID-19 vaccines Nov 18, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination Chicago’s healthcare workers will be the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once available, the city’s top health official said Tuesday.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.