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

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

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

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

People with a valid U.S. passport do not need a Real ID to fly domestically, but it may be required to visit certain federal ...

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

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias emphasized that REAL IDs are not something mandatory like filing taxes. Noel Brennan reports.

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 ...

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