The deadline for obtaining REAL ID is coming up on May 7, and right now, only about 30% of people have one. Thus, demand is ...

The Secretary of State's Office has added thousands of appointments to get the IDs, with only 30% of Illinoisans having ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias claried the rules around when and where people will need REAL IDs ahead of the ...

President Trump is seeking to distance himself from a rise in inflation, arguing the uptick had “nothing to do” with his ...

While it seems likely the May 7, 2025, deadline will stick, according to Illinois officials, many people won't need a Real ID ...

On May 7, state-issued driver’s licenses will no longer be accepted as a valid form of identification for domestic flights or ...

As the deadline for the enforcement of a new identification system nears, the Illinois Secretary of State is clarifying who ...

The federal Real ID deadline is May 7, but standard-issue driver's licenses and ID cards still will be valid after that date.

The Real ID deadline will finally arrive this year following extensive delays. However, not everyone will need one when the deadline arrives.

Illinois residents with flights after May 7, 2025, should apply for a REAL ID at least 30 days before their trip. Temporary driver’s licenses or state IDs will not be accepted as REAL ID-compliant ...