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‘Do not click’: State, suburban leaders warn of text scam surgeMar 26, 2026 2:06 pm - They look real, sound vaguely threatening and feel urgent. But if you’ve received a text message in recent days warning you could lose your driver’s license or face heavy financial penalties over an unpaid citation, a word of advice from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias: “Do not click.”
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‘Do not click’: State, suburban leaders warn of text scam surgeMar 25, 2026 4:22 pm - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joined a chorus of state and suburban leaders Wednesday warning the public of a surge of text scams that arrive on targets’ phones disguised as official court or government communications.
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With $128 million at stake, state denies feds’ claims of illegally issuing commercial licensesMar 20, 2026 6:34 pm - The Illinois secretary of state’s office is pushing back at U.S. Department of Transportation allegations over who got commercial driver’s licenses.
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Harris beats Adamczyk in GOP primary race for secretary of stateMar 17, 2026 7:54 pm - Unofficial returns in the Republican secretary of state primary show Diane Harris beating opponent Walter Adamczyk.
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Customer service, streamlined operations, voter ID key issues for Republican secretary of state candidatesMar 08, 2026 2:45 pm - Candidates for secretary of state running in the Republican primary say they want to streamline operations, improve customer service and ensure election integrity.
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Harris for Republican secretary of state nominationFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - We endorse Diane Harris in the Republican primary for Illinois Secretary of State.
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Don’t have your REAL ID? $45 TSA screening fee starts SundayJan 30, 2026 6:14 pm - The federal government recommends adults without REAL ID or passports pay $45 to use the ConfirmID program or risk missing flights.
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Giannoulias warns of toll, traffic violation text scamsDec 31, 2025 4:00 pm - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias warned residents to be aware of fraudulent text messages claiming that they owe money for traffic violations or tolls. Scam ...
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Naperville gets larger, modernized DMV to accommodate city’s growthNov 23, 2025 4:13 pm - New office features cross-trained employees for vehicle and driver's needs, offering services like license renewals, REAL ID applications, and tests.
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Illinois driver’s licenses, state IDs now fit in your iPhoneNov 18, 2025 12:16 pm - Starting Wednesday, Illinoisans can add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to their iPhones. Technology also can prevent minors using fake IDs to buy alcohol, officials say.
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