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.

For the first time in Illinois, the Secretary of State’s office is making (ELT) available when purchasing a vehicle from a participating dealer, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced. Illinois joins 25 other states that have active ELT programs.

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,

Most Illinois residents will not need a REAL ID, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who has created a new website where people can determine whether or not they will need to get the updated identification.

With a deadline approaching for U.S. citizens to obtain Real IDs, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to “Get Real.”

With a deadline approaching for U.S. citizens to obtain Real IDs, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to “Get Real.” Real ID is a federally-standardized identification card that requires stricter proof of identity to obtain than the regular state driver’s licenses or ID cards.

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.

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

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 facilities, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said.

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

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

The deadline for Illinois residents to get their REAL ID is coming up, but do your really need to get one? Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has some answers.