Happy #PresidentsDay! 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the leaders who shaped our democracy as we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary. Reflecting on our shared past, we renew our commitment to our nation’s values of liberty and justice for all as we build the next chapter together.

We’re taking Illinois vehicle services into the digital age by expanding Electronic Lien & Titling statewide. The wider adoption of ELT will cut delays, reduce fraud and deliver vehicle titles in hours, not weeks to the benefit of motorists, lenders and dealers alike.

In observance of #PresidentsDay, our offices and DMV facilities will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. 📣 SKIP THE LINE, DO IT ONLINE! Access our online services any time at http://ILSOS.gov. For DMV info/appointments, call 800-252-8980.

E-bike injuries are up 293% nationally – and Illinois has already felt the tragic consequences. Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready aims to confront high-speed micromobility risks with education and common-sense safety standards. Learn more at ilsos.gov/oneroad

Happy Birthday, President Lincoln! Your leadership through our nation’s toughest moments still fuels our fight for unity and justice today. 🎩🇺🇸

We’re modernizing vehicle services statewide! Electronic Lien & Titling means faster titles, fewer delays, and stronger fraud protections for Illinois drivers, lenders and dealers – cutting paperwork and moving the process into the digital age. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tr8Ys9

In observance of #LincolnsBirthday, our offices and DMV facilities will be closed on Thursday, February 12, 2026. 📣 SKIP THE LINE, DO IT ONLINE! Access our online services any time at http://ILSOS.gov. For DMV info/appointments, call 800-252-8980.

It’s basically a full service DMV right here at the @chicagoautoshow. Stop by and take advantage of our services and skip a trip to the DMV. #CAS2026

Micromobility is changing fast – our rules have to keep up to keep everyone safe. Our Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready initiative sets clear guidelines for riders of all ages, giving parents clarity and helping prevent injuries as more devices hit the road across Illinois.

The Bridgeview Seniors Center DMV facility 7900 S. Oketo Ave. will be closed on February 11, 2026. Seniors can visit the Bridgeview DMV (7358 W. 87th Street) for walk-in service from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. For DMV information visit http://ILSOS.GOV or call 800-252-8980

We’re here every day of the @thechicagoautoshow with a full-service DMV providing REAL IDs, driver’s license and state ID renewals, Mobile ID in Apple Wallet assistance and so much more. Stop by and take advantage of these services to skip a trip to the DMV. #CAS2026

We’re proud to host driver’s license reinstatement expos with @pilsenneighbors to help Illinoisans get back on the road legally. By connecting drivers with free legal support, we’re reducing barriers and keeping families moving. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tILqiH

Our upgraded IRP system makes renewing commercial trucks faster, simpler, and more flexible. Saving the people of Illinois time and reducing unnecessary paperwork by modernizing our services is at the heart of our mission we strive for each and every day.

Heads up, Illinois travelers: the TSA’s $45 fee for flying without a REAL ID or passport is now in effect. Avoid the fee and get your REAL ID at our Chicago Supercenter (191 N. Clark St.) or any DMV statewide. Find a facility and make an appointment at apps.ilsos.gov/facilityfinder/facility

Need help reinstating your license? Our team will be at the 14th Driver’s License Reinstatement Expo, hosted by @pilsenneighbors! 🗓️ Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2026 ⏰ 9AM–3PM 📍 Malcolm X College ✅ Pre-registration required: pilsenneighbors.org/dlre

Illinois has a proud legacy of resilience, innovation, and leadership from Black communities that have shaped our culture and progress. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate those stories and commit to building an even brighter future together.

Just a reminder: our REAL ID Supercenter (191 N. Clark St.) will continue operating Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. after today, and our office will continue issuing REAL IDs.

🚨 FINAL DAY 🚨Today is your last chance to take advantage of expanded Saturday REAL ID hours! Busy weekday schedule? Downtown walk-ins, extra DMV appointments and on-site vital records are available today. Get your REAL ID now and avoid TSA’s $45 penalty starting Feb. 1.

Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready! This week, we launched a new statewide effort to strengthen education around the current rules for micromobility devices, while working to set clear standards to keep riders, drivers and pedestrians safe. Learn more at ILSOS.gov/oneroad

Tomorrow is your last chance to use expanded Saturday hours and avoid TSA’s new $45 REAL ID penalty starting Feb. 1. Walk-ins are available in Chicago's Loop and added appointments are available statewide. Don’t wait until the airport – act now!

Illinois roads are changing fast – but the rules of the road haven’t kept up. “Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready” is our new statewide effort to set clear standards, strengthen education and keep riders, drivers and pedestrians safe. Learn more at ILSOS.gov/oneroad

Micromobility technology is advancing faster than our rules. Some devices now travel at highway speeds, yet there are few clear standards & safety requirements. Common-sense solutions that reflect today’s reality will make our streets safer. Learn more at ilsos.gov/oneroad

Big news for Illinois businesses and drivers! Our upgraded system makes renewing commercial trucks faster, simpler, and more flexible. This will save time and boost convenience statewide. Modernization at your fingertips. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rjdDug

Don’t forget: TSA’s new $45 fee kicks in this Sunday for those without a REAL ID. With one more Saturday of extended hours at the downtown Supercenter (191 N. Clark St.) there’s still time to walk in, get it done, and avoid the extra cost.

On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we honor the 6 million Jews murdered and the survivors who carry their stories. Silence in the face of hate is never an option. As antisemitism rises, we must speak out, educate, and stand united against hatred. #NeverForget

🚨 Due to unsafe road conditions on January 27th, road tests are postponed at some DMV's for the safety of residents and staff. Please check before you go by visiting: https://apps.ilsos.gov/facilityfinder/facility

Illinois is continuing to modernize! Our new system makes renewing commercial trucks faster, easier, and more flexible, saving time for businesses and drivers statewide. Learn more: https://www.ilsos.gov/news/2026/january-26-2026-giannoulias-moves-commercial-truck-renewal-process-online.html

Stay warm and skip the lines! ❄️ Did you know that there are dozens of services you can access right from home? That includes renewing your license or plates, updating your address, requesting records, managing business filings, and more. Convenience is just a click away at ilsos.gov.

🚨Due to extreme cold and unsafe road conditions on January 26th, there will be no walk-in road tests before noon for the safety of residents and staff. Please check before you go by visiting:https://apps.ilsos.gov/facilityfinder/facility

🚨 Due to extreme cold on January 24th, there will be no walk-in road tests for the safety of residents and staff. Please check before you go by visiting: https://apps.ilsos.gov/facilityfinder/facility

Cold weather doesn’t change our mission: meeting people where they are and serving them with care. Even in frigid Illinois temperatures, our DMV teams showed up to deliver essential services. Grateful to staff statewide who continue serving through challenging conditions. ❄️💙

🚨 Due to extreme cold, we are closing our senior centers tomorrow, January 23rd 2026. Please check before you go by visiting: https://bit.ly/4ke1uoh

This morning, I joined @RPCoalition to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of a Beloved Community – one rooted in justice, dignity, and shared responsibility. His work reminds us that progress is built through service and action, every day.

In 1964, Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. joined hands and voices with local faith leaders in singing “We Shall Overcome,” @SoldierField. On this #MLKDay, we reflect on Dr. King's words and actions while honoring his enduring call to justice, unity and equality.

The ILSOS team is so excited to watch the Bears beat the Rams in the playoffs today! 🐻⬇️ #DaBears

Busy weekday schedule? New Saturday REAL ID hours are here! We're teaming up with @cookcountyclerk to expand weekend service access downtown, making it easier to get a REAL ID and avoid surprise fees at the airport on Feb. 1. Visit realid.ilsos.gov to learn more.

If you get a text claiming to be from the “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles” threatening suspension or Jan. 17 enforcement – don’t click or reply. Our office never sends texts for payment or personal info. Stay vigilant and report scams to protect yourself and others.

In observance of #MLKDay, our offices and DMV facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. 📣 SKIP THE LINE, DO IT ONLINE! Access our online services any time at http://ILSOS.gov. For DMV info/appointments, call 800-252-8980.

🚨Road tests are temporarily suspended at some DMV facilities due to snow and icy road conditions. Please check before you go by visiting: https://apps.ilsos.gov/facilityfinder/facility

Avoid the fee, get REAL ID! Ahead of the TSA’s new $45 REAL ID penalty, we’re offering Saturday Supercenter walk-in hours, adding 500 new DMV appointments and teaming up with @cookcountyclerk to make getting your REAL ID easier than ever. Learn more at realid.ilsos.gov.

Bears fans – game day just got smarter! Today at Soldier Field, use your ID in Apple Wallet at select concessions during the Chicago Bears game. Just hold your iPhone or Apple Watch near the mobile ID reader, and get back to the action. Add it before kickoff – it takes 2 mins! 🐻⬇️

Due to severe flooding, the REAL ID Supercenter is closed and will re-open at 10 am. In the meantime, please visit our Flagship location at 125 West Monroe. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Congrats to Amari’ah Carter and Jocelyn Solis – our 2025 National Association of Secretaries of State John Lewis Youth Leadership Award winners. Amari'ah and Jocelyn are remarkable young Illinoisans who embody Lewis’ belief in service, courage and lifting up others through action.

We’re advocating to make car insurance fairer & more affordable! This year we’re fighting for legislation to require premiums to be based on your driving record, not your ZIP code, credit score or age. Together we can hold insurance companies accountable. ilsos.gov/drivingchange

Bears fans – game day just got smarter! This Sunday at @SoldierField, use your ID in Apple Wallet at select concessions during the @ChicagoBears game. Just hold your iPhone or Apple Watch near the mobile ID reader, and get back to the action. Add it before kickoff – it takes 2 mins! 🐻⬇️

This past legislative session delivered some big wins for Illinoisans that will make a real difference in their everyday lives. Buckle up Illinois, there’s a lot more to come in 2026! Read more from @chicagotribune.com: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/new-illinois-laws-2026/

🚨📣 Secretary Giannoulias announced several new laws initiated by his office that take effect today. These initiatives were passed last year by the Illinois General Assembly and signed into law. Learn more: www.ilsos.gov/news/2025/de... See 🧵below ⤵️

🎉 Happy New Year, Illinois! As we step into 2026, we’re focused on what matters most - safer roads, modern and convenient services, and people-first improvements that make life easier. Here’s to a stronger, safer year ahead for all of us.

In observance of #NewYear's Day 🎉, our offices and DMV facilities will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026. 📣 SKIP THE LINE, DO IT ONLINE! Access our online services any time at http://ILSOS.gov. For DMV info/appointments, call 800-252-8980.

Please remain vigilant for fraudulent text messages claiming you owe money for traffic violations or tolls. Ignoring and reporting these scams helps protect everyone. Our office does not send texts about driver’s license status, vehicle registration issues or enforcement actions.