Illinois secretary of state takes action to avoid REAL ID penalties for residents
The Illinois Secretary of State is taking steps to ensure residents are not penalized for not having a Real ID, as the TSA plans to impose a $45 fee on travelers without a passport or Real ID starting February 1.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says he is trying to clear up confusion surrounding the upcoming REAL ID deadline, with residents wondering if they need one or not. As the Secretary of State's office has said, starting in May 2025, Illinois residents will need a…
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the state will open a new REAL ID Supercenter in Chicago's Loop to meet "unprecedented" demand. The facility, at 191 N. Clark Street, will be equipped with 30 service counters for non-appointment, walk-in services from 7:30 a.m. to 5…
CHICAGO — In an effort to meet a surge in demand for REAL IDs ahead of the May enforcement deadline, the Illinois Secretary has announced a new supercenter in Chicago as well as expanded hours at a handful of DMVs around the state. Once the deadline arrives on May 7,…