"For Illinois residents who fly domestically, effective May 7, 2025, the federal government will require you to use a valid U.S. passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State ...

The Department of Homeland Security announced that all U.S. travelers must have a REAL ID to board domestic flights starting May 7, 2025. Here’s what you need to know.

While demand for the Real ID has been high around the country, airports worry it's not high enough and that passengers will not be ready by October 1. So far, Illinois has issued 800,000 Real IDs.

Illinois has launched a “portal” where residents can answer questions to determine if they need a Real ID and when. “We want Illinoisans to make sure that they truly need a Real ID before ...

This spring, some Illinois residents may need to obtain a REAL ID unless they have a valid U.S. passport. Airports and certain federal facilities will soon require the updated identification ...

ILLINOIS — Illinois residents have just one year to apply for their REAL ID cards. The Department of Homeland Security will begin enforcement for air travelers on May 3, 2023.

After May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer accept identification that does not meet the standards established in the REAL ID Act. Note, a valid passport or p… ...

On Wednesday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that his office would be opening a new REAL ID Supercenter in Downtown Chicago and would also be offering expanded weekend ...

With REAL ID Rules a Year Away in Illinois, Here's What it is and How to Get One You may be required to get a REAL ID. Here's what to know. Published April 6, 2022 • Updated on May 4, 2022 at 8: ...

drone Illinois rolls out REAL ID-compliant licenses, ID cards New cards can be requested across the state beginning this week, the first week of April 2019.