State extends COVID-19 vaccination deadline Sep 7, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination Illinois is pushing back the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and college students to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to Sept. 19.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.