"If you do not have a REAL ID by May 7, your air travel may be delayed." Real ID compliant cards are generally identified by a star on the front of the ... but was pushed back until May 2025 ...

The federal government's "Real ID" program has been delayed so many times, it's hard to know if the latest May 7 deadline is ...

Not everyone will need a Real ID when the deadline hits on May 7 -- and some may never need one, according to Illinois Secretary ... which would then lead to a back-up from state facilities ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An upcoming federal deadline for Americans to get their REAL ID has created some confusion, according to Illinois Secretary ... pushed the deadline back multiple times, and ...

When the Real ID policy was proposed, the American Civil Liberties Union had a number of privacy concerns including fears that a national system could open a back door to Illinois driver data ...

Illinois Secretary of ... cards will also work in lieu of Real IDs. The federal initiative dates back to a 9/11 Commission recommendation to bolster ID requirements for people to get on airplanes.