The REAL ID deadline is May 7, 2025 —meaning after tomorrow U.S. citizens will need the updated, secure form of identification to fly domestically or access certain federal buildings.
With lines wrapping around the block at Chicago’s REAL ID Supercenter and DMVs across Illinois overwhelmed by demand, there’s a good chance you won’t get your new ID before tomorrow’s deadline.
Luckily, there’s no need to panic— several alternative forms of ID are still accepted by airport security, and even if you don’t have one, there are other options. …