Drivers in Illinois are dealing with a cat urine-like smell from their AC, caused by mold and mildew in neglected cabin ...

Real ID mandate kicks off with seemingly smooth rollout at O'Hare Airport Despite the May 7 deadline, passengers without the enhanced IDs — or other acceptable identification, such as a passport ...

After nearly 20 years of delays, the May 7 deadline to obtain a Real ID — a more secure form of ID that is now required in order to board a domestic flight, or enter certain federal buildings ...

The time has come. Starting Wednesday, passengers nationwide must a use state-issued ID or license that is “REAL ID” complaint to travel within the US.

Illinois residents can still use other forms of identification to board a plane after May 7, such as a passport, and do not need a REAL ID to drive a vehicle or identify themselves, he added.

What to know about getting a REAL ID in Illinois ahead of Wednesday's deadline The Loop Super Site is not accepting any more REAL ID applicants for the remainder of the day Tuesday.

The new Real ID requirements are set to take effect on Wednesday, May 7. More information about the requirements for those in Illinois can be found here.

With the deadline to obtain a REAL ID approaching, homeless advocates in Peoria say getting an ID card is a process fraught with obstacles.

REAL ID deadline approaches Officials are reminding citizens beginning May 7, anyone over 18 years old will be required to present a REAL ID to board domestic flights and enter certain federal ...

Some states have extended DMV hours, added dedicated days and opened up new centers to handle Real ID demand.

In less than 20 days, the REAL ID requirement will take effect, requiring Americans to obtain a new form of identification in order to fly domestically.

This extra hour is specifically dedicated to processing REAL ID applications and is intended to reduce long wait times at busy centers. Illinois has also taken steps to address the backlog.