“I applaud the decision by DHS to extend the REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023 – 19 months past the old deadline of Oct. 1, 2021,” White said.

Before 2008, 25 states – including Illinois – passed legislation in opposition to REAL ID, claiming that it would represent a "unfunded mandate," wouldn't do much to prevent things like ...

While demand for the Real ID has been high around the country, airports worry it's not high enough and that passengers will not be ready by October 1. So far, Illinois has issued 800,000 Real IDs.

New travel requirements will soon begin across the U.S. — even for those who are traveling domestically. It’s all a part of the Real ID requirements taking effect in May. Whether or not you ...

The new Real ID requirements are set to take effect on Wednesday, May 7. More information about the requirements for those in Illinois can be found here.

Customers leave the Illinois Secretary of State driver’s services facility Thursday in St. Charles. Officials anticipate a spike in REAL ID applications as a deadline approaches in 2025.

We’ve literally created a website on REAL ID, which by the way, is a federal mandate.” REAL ID was passed into law in 2005 in a response to the 9/11 attacks. TSA explains REAL ID requirements ...

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New travel requirements will soon begin across the U.S. -- even for those who are traveling domestically. It's all a part of the Real ID requirements taking effect in May. Stream NBC 5 for free ...