REAL ID, Illinois

‘We don’t want to see people freaking out’: Illinois Secretary of State clears up confusion about REAL ID as enforcement deadline approaches
The deadline for REAL ID enforcement is just 75 days away and the Illinois Secretary of State is trying to clear up any confusion. The back and forth on the REAL ID seems to be constant, in fact, the deadline for REAL ID enforcement has been delayed four times since the pandemic,
Do you need a REAL ID in Illinois? Secretary of State addresses confusion
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.
REAL ID deadline looms: What Illinois residents need to know
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is working to clear up confusion about REAL IDs. With the federal deadline less than three months away, Giannoulias is raising awareness about the requirements and deadline associated with the initiative.
Illinois Secretary of State to provide update on Illinois Real ID as deadline approaches
Come May 7, you'll need an Illinois Real ID or a U.S. Passport in order to board of domestic flight, and appointments to obtain the new ID are filling up.
Real ID deadline approaching — but 'no need to freak out,' Giannoulias says
Only 30% of Illinoisans have gotten a Real ID with the federal deadline coming May 7. But standard state drivers licenses and IDs will suffice for most situations unless you’re flying and don’t have a passport,
‘We don’t want to see people freaking out’: Giannoulias explains REAL ID rules to prevent May 7 deadline stampede
With a May 7 deadline looming for travelers to produce REAL IDs before boarding domestic flights, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued advice Thursday to forestall confusion. “We
Clearing up confusion about the REAL ID with deadline approaching
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias emphasized that REAL IDs are not something mandatory like filing taxes. Noel Brennan reports.
REAL ID deadline is coming up in May in Illinois and nationwide
The deadline for obtaining REAL ID is coming up on May 7, and right now, only about 30% of people have one. Thus, demand is ...
Do you need a REAL ID in Illinois? DMVs adding more appointments as deadline nears
As the deadline for the enforcement of a new identification system nears, the Illinois Secretary of State is clarifying who ...
Real ID deadline: When is it and will it actually arrive this year?
While it seems likely the May 7, 2025, deadline will stick, according to Illinois officials, many people won't need a Real ID ...
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 ...
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DMV Adding Appointments As Real ID Requirement Looms: ‘We Don’t Want People Freaking Out’
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 ...
Do you need a REAL ID in Illinois? Maybe...
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says he is trying to clear up confusion surrounding the upcoming REAL ID ...
Illinois Secretary of State answers REAL ID questions as privacy concerns persist
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is advising residents to avoid confusion about the federal government’s ...
Illinois Secretary of State fears ‘enormous challenges' at DMVs, airports in May
With the Real ID deadline just over two months away, officials fear the potential for "enormous challenges" at state ...