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Real ID ‘Supercenter’ Opens in Downtown Chicago Ahead of May 7 Federal Enforcement Date
The downtown facility aims to meet the “unprecedented demand” for Real IDs while easing strain on DMV operations, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
REAL ID-only supercenter opening for walk-ins in downtown Chicago
The Supercenter at 191 N. Clark Street is a REAL ID-only facility, and will take walk-ins from anyone looking to get the new form of identification before it becomes mandatory on May 7. It opens Wednesday and will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
REAL ID Supercenter officially opens in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A REAL ID Supercenter officially opened in Chicago on Wednesday. There was a long line nearly down the entire block as people waited for doors to open at 7:30 a.m. The supercenter is located at 191 N. Clark Street and will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Real ID ‘supercenter' opens in Chicago Loop as deadline nears
With less than two months left until a Real ID will be required to board domestic flights and enter secure federal buildings, a “supercenter” has opened its doors in the Chicago Loop, aiming to expedite the process for thousands of residents trying to update their IDs.
REAL ID supercenter officially opens in the Loop
The nation's first REAL ID supercenter is now open in Chicago and it's gonna make getting one of the new IDs easier for everyone.
Real ID Supercenter Opening Wednesday Downtown
The Loop facility has 30 service counters and will offer walk-in services on weekdays to keep up with demand ahead of the May 7 federal deadline.
Real ID ‘supercenter’ opens in Loop ahead of May 7 deadline
A rush for the federally mandated ID has prompted the state to open a processing center at 191 N. Clark St. — but most people don't need one, officials say.
REAL-ID only supercenter to accept walk-ins in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new REAL-ID only supercenter will open in downtown Chicago this week. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said the Loop location will only accept REAL ID applicants. The supercenter will open on Wednesday, March 12 and will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Can't get a Real ID appointment? Secretary of State launches ‘supercenter' for walk-ins
As the deadline to obtain a Real ID nears and demand to get one spikes, the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will soon open a downtown Chicago, walk-in “Real ID supercenter” in a recognizable location.
Real ID ‘supercenter’ opens in Loop this week to handle rush ahead of May 7 deadline
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is opening a downtown ‘supercenter’ to handle Real ID applications ahead of a May 7 ...
Real ID requirements: A checklist of documents you'll need to bring with you
DMVs across the Chicago area are seeing spikes in Real ID appointment requests, some even reporting hours-long wait times.
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What to know about the Real ID deadline
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an update in the Menendez bothers case and how to avoid IRS scams. She also shares details about the Real ID deadline and how ...
Afternoon Briefing: Real ID ‘supercenter’ will open to handle rush
Barbara Doss, left, a secretary of state public service representative, helps Christina Schlagel, the first customer, at the ...