Illinois ramping up REAL ID campaign before TSA’s $45 fines begin Feb. 1

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 22, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 22, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/22/illinois-real-id-campaign-before-feb-1/

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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois is expanding efforts to convince residents without a REAL ID to finally get one before airport travelers face a $45 penalty beginning Feb. 1. The Illinois secretary of state’s office will have its REAL ID supercenter in downtown Chicago at 191 N. Clark St. open for the next t...