DMVs across the Chicago area are seeing spikes in Real ID appointment requests, some even reporting hours-long wait times.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office announced Thursday that it’s adding thousands of additional DMV appointment times in the weeks ahead to handle an expected Real ID rush.

RELATED: Illinois Secretary of State Giannoulias expanding Saturday hours at DMVs as REAL ID deadline nears Giannoulias said ...

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 ...

Illinois residents in need of making a DMV appointment may have their next steps greatly simplified due to the addition of ...

In anticipation of a rush for Real IDs ahead of a federal May 7 deadline, the Illinois secretary of state’s office is opening 12 DMV facilities around the state on Saturdays and expanding hours at ...

The downtown facility aims to meet the “unprecedented demand” for Real IDs while easing strain on DMV operations, according ...