Illinois Secretary of State warns rental car firms, federal agents over illegal license plate swaps
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is cracking down on a practice his office says threatens public safety: federal officials swapping or altering license plates on vehicles to avoid detection.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning to federal agents on Wednesday for allegedly tampering with Illinois license plates while carrying out deportation efforts. According to Giannoulias' office, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is seen on video telling a bystander, who…
CHICAGO — The REAL ID enforcement deadline is quickly approaching, but Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is stressing that for some, it may be optional. The official deadline for REAL ID enforcement is May 7, but Giannoulias is encouraging people not to waste their time at the DMV unless…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois state representatives are moving forward with a bill that would make it easier for senior citizens to renew their driver's license. The Road Safety and Fairness Act, drafted by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, would raise the age when seniors have to take a driving…