Illinois receives first COVID-19 booster doses Sep 7, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine boosters that provide extra protection against the omicron variants have arrived in Illinois.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.