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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

"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 ...

Illinois DMV makes Real ID push as May 7 deadline nears The Secretary of State’s Office has added thousands of appointments to get the IDs, with only 30% of Illinoisans having obtained them.

Starting in May 2023, Illinois residents will need to have a passport, passport card or REAL ID compliant ID card to fly domestically Published October 19, 2022 • Updated on October 19, 2022 at ...

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.