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 ...

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.

The Real ID deadline will finally arrive this year following extensive delays. The identification cards will be required for many domestic air travelers and visitors at certain federal facilities ...

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 deadline for obtaining REAL ID is coming up on May 7, and right now, only about 30% of people have one. Thus, demand is about to go up. The deadline has a history of delays. It was going to be ...

For Illinois, REAL IDs look similar to that of a regular, standard Illinois driver's license, but with one key difference – a gold star in the upper right denoting the special nature of the ID.

Located on the Illinois Secretary of State's website, the interactive portal asks a series of questions to help determine if someone needs a Real ID, as they are optional.

“I don’t want to discourage anyone from getting a REAL ID, but the fact is that not everyone needs a real ID on May 7, and in some cases might not ever need one,” said Illinois Secretary of ...

Illinois has launched a "portal" where residents can answer questions to determine if they need a Real ID and when By NBC Chicago Staff • Published February 27, 2025 • Updated on February 27 ...