Articles filed under 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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Here’s how new road test rules for seniors, reporting unsafe drivers will workAug 24, 2025 9:00 pm - Major changes are ahead in road tests for seniors. A new state law increasing the age when Illinois drivers must take a behind-the-wheel road test from 79 to 87 goes into effect in 2026. And more details on when McLean Road will reopen in South Elgin.
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Pritzker signs bill raising age for senior road testsAug 15, 2025 4:34 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation raising the age for mandatory road exams for seniors from 79 to 87 Friday. The bill also allows family members to report unsafe drivers of any age.
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Giannoulias launches campaign to ensure fairness in auto insurance ratesJul 30, 2025 12:17 pm - Secretary of state wants Illinoisans to tell their stories about expensive auto insurance rates. Meanwhile State Farm says it’s reducing costs.
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‘We’re not seeing much of a letup’: REAL ID stampede cuts into access to other servicesJul 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Drivers receiving renewal notices for in-person tests shouldn’t wait until the last minute to schedule. Plus traffic alerts and new O’Hare flights to skiing spots.
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Arlington Heights shuts off access to license-plate camera dataJun 17, 2025 5:14 pm - Arlington Heights has temporarily blocked outside law enforcement agencies from accessing its automated license-plate reader data amid controversy that erupted last week in neighboring Mount Prospect.
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Giannoulias: Don’t click on fake texts from Illinois DMV with threats about traffic ticketsMay 27, 2025 5:42 pm - Scam texts from the nonexistent “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles” are falsely threatening suspension of vehicle registration and privileges.