That may be more critical in states with low compliance with REAL ID requirements. In Illinois, compliance is below 50%, Max Walczyk, spokesperson for Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, told CNN.

The time has come. Starting Wednesday, passengers nationwide must a use state-issued ID or license that is “REAL ID” complaint to travel within the US.

In Illinois, a last-minute surge in REAL ID-seekers left Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias visibly irritated at a news conference Monday.

ILLINOIS, USA — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is sounding the alarm about the REAL ID deadline on Wednesday, May 7. Giannoulias said misinformation has led to panic at the ...

But Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is stressing for people to be absolutely sure they need a REAL ID before booking an appointment and spending hours in line. “We do not want to ...

The enforcement date is Wednesday, May 7. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said REAL IDs will still be issued after the deadline. Exclusive-Order by Hegseth to cancel Ukraine weapons ...

(The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says there is no need for most Illinoisans to wait in line for a REAL ID. Starting Wednesday, the U.S. government will require ...

A visibly frustrated Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias urged residents Monday to make sure they need a Real ID before standing in a potentially long line to get one. The federal ...

“That is not the case,” Giannoulias said at a virtual briefing Monday. “Even after May 7, you will still be able to get a REAL ID.” “So, to those of you who are waiting in lines for a ...