After years of back-and-forth, Real ID requirements will go into effect later this year, and Illinois residents are busy preparing for the new rules.
Real ID laws were passed in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, but have been slowly rolled out across the country as states have been required to beef up security on identification cards issued to residents.
Here is everything you need to know.
When is the deadline to get Real ID-compliant cards?
The new Real ID requirements will go into effect in Illinois on Wednesday, May 7, according to state and federal officials…