Illinois Secretary of State warns of text scams this holiday season
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
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As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on Tuesday said the text usually claims the recipient's vehicle registration or driving privileges could be suspended if they don't go to a link and pay right away.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on Tuesday said the text usually claims the recipient's vehicle registration or driving privileges could be suspended if they don't go to a link and pay right away.
Be they profane, inflammatory or simply hard to read, Illinois rejected 550 of the more than 55,000 requested vanity plates in 2025, and these are some of the funniest.
Be they profane, inflammatory or simply hard to read, Illinois rejected 550 of the more than 55,000 requested vanity plates in 2025, and these are some of the funniest.
A new partnership with the Cook County Clerk's Office will also streamline the process of getting necessary documents.
This comes as the Transportation Security Administration announced a new $45 penalty fee next year for those who are still without it.
Digital IDs became available in Illinois on Wednesday, and due to the high demand, many residents may have to wait.
Digital IDs are officially coming to Illinois, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday.
Digital IDs are officially coming to Illinois, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday.
Digital IDs are officially coming to Illinois, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning federal agents in the Chicago area for Operation Midway Blitz to stop swapping or altering license plates.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning federal agents in the Chicago area for Operation Midway Blitz to stop swapping or altering license plates.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said he will watch the show and said it's funny because it depicts what the DMV used to be.
The new workplace sitcom "DMV" debuts Monday at 7:30 p.m. on CBS.
Car insurance is required to drive in Illinois, but the Illinois Secretary of State’s office said so many people can’t afford the insurance that they’re risking driving without any coverage these days. Jermont Terry reports.
"Illinoisans are sending a clear message to Trump's lackeys that we will not let you mess with us without a resistance," Pritzker said.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said most people do not need to get a Real ID by the Wednesday deadline, and is encouraging residents who can wait to stay home as lines at DMV facilities around the state have stretched for blocks and hours of wait time.
The deadline to get a Real ID to be able to fly domestically is May 7, but Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said most people do not need to get a Real ID by the Wednesday deadline.
The ID will be required to board planes and to access certain federal buildings.
Moving forward under the campaign, student drivers will need to watch a video showing the consequences of distracted driving.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said REAL ID applicants just need to walk in.
The deadline for obtaining REAL ID is coming up on May 7, and right now, only about 30% of people have one.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias emphasized that REAL IDs are not something mandatory like filing taxes. Noel Brennan reports.
Illinois is the only state in the country that requires seniors to have their driving skills tested on a regular basis.
