While it seems likely the May 7, 2025, deadline will stick, according to Illinois officials, many people won't need a Real ID right away, or possibly ever.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a consumer alert to help Michiganders recognize and respond to hacked email accounts. The consumer alert will help consumers spot a hacked account, take ...

Thanks to data breaches and sharing too much information online, identity theft is a real issue. But there are steps you can take to make it tougher for someone to impersonate you.

As the deadline for the enforcement of a new identification system nears, the Illinois Secretary of State is clarifying who ...

Last May, Giannoulias’ office launched the “Get Real Illinois” campaign to raise awareness about the requirements and ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is advising residents to avoid confusion about the federal government’s ...

Illinois residents with flights after May 7, 2025, should apply for a REAL ID at least 30 days before their trip. Temporary driver’s licenses or state IDs will not be accepted as REAL ID-compliant ...

The Secretary of State's Office has added thousands of appointments to get the IDs, with only 30% of Illinoisans having ...

After years of delaying the deadline the implementation of the REAL ID, the mandates will be enforced starting on May 7. Here ...

Not everyone will need a Real ID when the deadline hits on May 7 -- and some may never need one, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. But there are a few reasons, and places, ...

Republican State Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin wants to throw out 65,000 votes in his battle against incumbent ...