Flying without a REAL ID? $45 alternative available soon

The TSA warns that, without a REAL ID or this new program, you could face "additional delays which may result in a missed ...
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Will my REAL ID replace my passport? Not exactly. What to know to fly

Travelers need a REAL ID or compliant identification to pass through TSA checkpoints. Here's what to know in 2026.

Don't have a Real ID? You can still travel — but it could soon cost you

A critical Real ID deadline is approaching, and that will mean some travelers without a Real ID will have to pay extra to ...

Secretary of State’s office adds Saturday hours for REAL ID rush, with almost half of Illinoisans covered

Expanded hours will be available at the walk-in REAL ID Supercenter, 191 N. Clark St., as well as at the clerk’s Vital ...

The ID.Buzz is now more expensive, right before it goes away

Volkswagen cuts back incentives on the ID.Buzz as 2025 models lose dealer bonuses and the 2026 version is scrapped ...

Forgot your ID? TSA will soon have a backup option for travelers

Travelers who forget their ID at the airport will soon have a backup option. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out ConfirmID next month. Starting Feb. 1, passengers without a ...

Foldable iPhone to use Touch ID as Apple bets on AI-led growth in 2026

Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup, including a Touch ID–powered foldable model, is expected to drive AI-focused upgrades and market ...

The ID.4 Is Becoming Volkswagen’s Electric Tiguan

Sharper looks, better underpinnings and batteries, and a tactile interior are coming to the compact electric crossover.