The REAL ID Act was introduced in 2005 in an effort to tighten the nation's air travel security in the wake of the September 11 attacks.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The REAL ID deadline arrived Wednesday. It's the start of a new era at O'Hare and at airports across the country. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ...

The time has come. Starting Wednesday, passengers nationwide must a use state-issued ID or license that is “REAL ID” complaint to travel within the US.

The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005 on a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission. Implementation has been delayed several times since then. Chicago Tribune’s Talia Soglin contributed.

Calm prevails at O'Hare on Real ID deadline day The deadline to get a Real ID to be able to fly domestically is May 7, but if you don't and you have a flight, what should you expect at Chicago's O ...

The REAL ID line wraps around the corner on Clark Street. CBS News Chicago One resident looking to get her ID said the line was not as long as she thought, but things were moving quickly.

Starting tomorrow, the federal government will require anyone boarding a domestic flight to show either a passport or Real ID. But yesterday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias urged ...

Illinois' Secretary of State held a last-minute press conference Monday to share a "public service announcement" about Real IDs with the deadline approaching this week.

A visibly frustrated Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias urged residents Monday to make sure they need a Real ID before standing in a potentially long line to get one. The federal ...

A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license has a symbol ( in most states, a star ) in the top corner of the card. In California, about 58% of all driver’s license and ID cardholders have a REAL ID.