Coverage dated November 17, 2025 to November 18, 2025

Illinois launches mobile ID for Apple users

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

Illinois residents can now add their Illinois-issued driver's license or state ID to their iPhone Apple Wallet, SOS Alexi Giannoulias said.

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Reports & sources

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ABC 7 Chicago
Some residents can add Illinois driver's license or state ID to their phone (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Nov 17, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Illinois residents can add their Illinois-issued driver's license or state ID to their iPhone Apple Wallet, Giannoulias said Tuesday.
Fox32 Chicago
Illinois launches digital IDs that can be used at airports, businesses (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Nov 17, 2025
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting tomorrow.
NBC Chicago
Digital IDs now work in Illinois: How to add your driver's license to your Apple Wallet, and where you can use it (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Nov 18, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
Digital IDs are now available for iPhone users in Illinois. Here's how it works.
ABC 7 Chicago
Illinois launches mobile ID for Apple users (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Nov 18, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Illinois residents can now add their Illinois-issued driver's license or state ID to their iPhone Apple Wallet, SOS Alexi Giannoulias said.
Governing
Illinois Rolls Out Digital Driver’s Licenses (opens Governing)
Published Nov 18, 2025
Governing's feed description
The state becomes the largest in the nation to widely adopt Apple Wallet IDs, though physical cards will still be required for law enforcement.