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Outdated Requirement Removed from Illinois Driver’s Licenses

Outdated Requirement Removed from Illinois Driver’s Licenses

A new law has eliminated the unnecessary blood type field from Illinois driver’s licenses. House Bill 1120 removes non-certified medical information from the back of state-issued licenses, which often confused first responders due to their lack of accuracy. State Senator Dave Syverson says this commonsense update improves efficiency and ensures that licenses only contain accurate and relevant information.

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Secretary of State Warns of Text Message Scam

Secretary of State Warns of Text Message Scam

Illinois residents are being warned to watch out for a phishing scam disguised as a message from the “Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles.” The scam, which has been circulating for several months, employs alarming language, such as “Final Notice” or references to “State Code 15c-16.003,” in an attempt to steal personal and financial information. Some messages claim that recipients owe

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Back to School Safety Tips

Back to School Safety Tips

As students head back to school, it’s important to prioritize safety to ensure a smooth and secure start to the year. The National Safety Council offers several key tips to help protect both children and drivers. By following these simple safety guidelines, we can help ensure a safe and successful school year for all. For more information, visit the National Safety

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More Licenses Now Available Through State’s New Online Platform

More Licenses Now Available Through State’s New Online Platform

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has successfully completed Phase 2 of its transition to the new online licensing platform, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment). As part of this phase, 25 more license types are now available for licensure through CORE, making the total number of license types 95. Many of these licenses were previously only available through

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Governor Opens Potential Floodgate to Lawsuit Abuse

Governor Opens Potential Floodgate to Lawsuit Abuse

Governor JB Pritzker has now signed Senate Bill 328 into law, despite repeated warnings from Republicans, business leaders, and watchdog groups that the measure will hurt Illinois families, workers, and job creators. The new law allows anyone in the country to sue any business registered in Illinois, even if the dispute has no connection to the state. Opponents warn that

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