‘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
Illinois Secretary of State clarifies REAL ID rules ahead of May deadline
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias claried the rules around when and where people will need REAL IDs ahead of the deadline in May.
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 obtained them. Those without passports will need them to board U.S. flights by May 7.
Deadline to get a REAL ID looms for Illinois residents. Do you need one? What to know.
After years of delaying the deadline the implementation of the REAL ID, the mandates will be enforced starting on May 7. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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 actually needs a REAL ID.
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 about to go 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,
Illinoisans urged to check REAL ID requirements ahead of federal deadline
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to verify whether they need a REAL ID as the federal deadline approaches in less than three mo
As federal deadline approaches, Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to “Get Real”
Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to obtain a Real ID before the May 7 deadline to avoid travel and access restrictions.
‘Unprecedented’ demand for appointments ahead of REAL ID deadline
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says come May 7, you’ll need a Real ID to hop on a plane or visit places like military bases and federal courthouses. And even then, your passport will work just fine.
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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 ...
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Real IDs are not mandatory, Illinois secretary of state says
Don't panic if you still don't have your Real ID — unless you're planning to fly somewhere and don't have a passport. Federal agencies will begin enforcing the Real ID Act on May 7. After May 7, ...
How do you get a Real ID in Illinois? Which documents are required and what else you need
The Real ID deadline will finally arrive this year following extensive delays. However, not everyone will need one when the deadline arrives.