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What’s in Giannoulias’ plan to end road test for drivers 86 and younger? Let families report at-risk driversJan 14, 2025 6:33 pm - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said he’s optimistic new bipartisan legislation seeking to increase the age for mandated road tests from 79 to 87 will succeed where similar bills failed.
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How new legislation could revise Illinois’ controversial senior road test mandateJan 10, 2025 5:32 pm - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is wading into the issue of road tests for older drivers.
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Giannoulias debuts new drive-through DMV in Lombard, a first for IllinoisDec 20, 2024 5:06 pm - Do you want fries with that sticker? New Lombard DMV has drive-through service.
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What’s going on with effort to nix senior road test as veto session approaches?Nov 10, 2024 9:00 pm - Wait until next year is the prognosis for legislation aimed at ending Illinois’ annual road test for seniors.
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‘License renewal in Aisle 5’: Secretary of state debuts self-service machines at grocery storesOct 17, 2024 8:59 pm - Illinois drivers can now grab bananas, paper towels and get a new vehicle sticker at select grocery stores, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday.
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Illinois Secretary of State revokes five 'Oct. 7' license platesOct 09, 2024 10:13 am - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has revoked the personalized license plates of five Illinois drivers who ordered variations of the date “October 7,” drawing...
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Is Tesla above license plate laws? We answer that, plus your questions on train noise and constructionSep 29, 2024 9:00 pm - From ‘horn-crazy’ trains in Arlington Heights to suspected EV scofflaws, we’re listening.
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REAL ID deadline looms in May but TSA may allow a softer landing for air travelers — here’s the latestSep 22, 2024 8:10 pm - The REAL ID requirement for air travelers starts next May, but with millions unprepared, feds could cut passengers some slack.
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Lake Zurich facility set to become suburbs’ second DMV+Sep 16, 2024 4:39 pm - The Illinois Secretary of State state facility in Lake Zurich is being renovated to the second DMV+ in the Chicago area.
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Bill to end senior road tests ‘still alive,’ as legislators eye veto session resetJun 02, 2024 4:30 pm - What’s next for endangered legislation aimed at ending behind-the-wheel tests for senior drivers? It’s still alive, Illinois lawmakers say.