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What to know about Real ID requirements as TSA set to enforce new fee

Jan 30

Still don't have a REAL ID? Get ready for a $45 fee

Jan 26

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No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45

Beginning Sunday, air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport, are subject to a new fee.

Feb 1

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TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID

Dec 1, 2025

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No REAL ID? It could cost you to go through TSA

Nov 20, 2025

IL launches mobile ID for Apple users

Nov 19, 2025

Some residents can soon carry their IL driver's license on their phone

Nov 18, 2025

What to know about new Apple Digital ID

Nov 13, 2025

Outage possibly impacting Illinois DMV hours, services restored

May 14, 2025

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REAL ID travel requirement takes effect

May 8, 2025

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TSA prepared as REAL ID deadline arrives

May 7, 2025

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REAL ID requirement takes effect

May 7, 2025

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What to know about getting a REAL ID ahead of Wednesday's deadline

May 7, 2025

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What to know about getting a REAL ID ahead of Wednesday's deadline

May 7, 2025

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REAL ID enforcement begins Wednesday | What to know

May 6, 2025

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What to know about getting a REAL ID ahead of Wednesday's deadline

May 6, 2025

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Long lines at Loop Super Center as travelers rush to get REAL ID

May 6, 2025

Latest Stories

REAL ID deadline arrives as travel requirement takes effect

The REAL ID deadline arrived Wednesday, but for now you may still be able to fly.

May 8, 2025

Scammers taking advantage of confusion over REAL ID to steal money, identities

Scammers are taking advantage of confusion over the REAL ID deadline to steal money and identities.

May 8, 2025

What to know about getting a REAL ID in Illinois ahead of Wednesday's deadline

The TSA is warning travelers that as of Wednesday, they will no longer be able to fly using a state-issued driver's license that is not a REAL ID.

May 7, 2025

TSA at Chicago airports warns REAL ID deadline is next week | What to know

TSA is warning travelers at Chicago airports that the REAL ID requirement will be enforced starting next week.

Apr 30, 2025

New push calls to delay REAL ID deadline

The impending deadline has led to hours-long lines and limited appointments at DMVs.

Apr 24, 2025