A new bill has been sent to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk that would raise the age at which seniors in Illinois are required to take behind-the-wheel driving tests. The legislation was drafted by Secretary ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A bill unanimously passed by the Senate on Thursday and on its way to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk will increase the age that senior drivers in Illinois are required to take an annual ...

Passing a driver’s test is a milestone: freedom, independence, autonomy! But what those who have been driving for a while forget is that learning to drive is not as easy as you may think, and doing so ...

If signed by governor, seniors won't have to take an annual driving test until the age of 87 By JADE AUBREYCapitol News Illinoisjaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A bill unanimously passed ...

Illinois drivers will face new testing and reporting rules. House Bill 1226 lowers the age when drivers must renew their licenses in person from 79 to 75. The bill also expands who can report unsafe ...

New Illinois law raises age for road test for renewal from 79 to 87 years old. Illinois law effective July 1, 2026 raises in-person renewal age from 75 to 79. Immediate family can report unsafe ...