September 23, 2022
Jesse White Highlights Successful Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program
Program has led to a dramatic reduction of uninsured motorists
September 20, 2022
Jesse White Hosts Illinois’ 12th Annual U.S. Constitution and Citizenship Day Celebration
65 people from 32 countries to be sworn in as citizens
September 9, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Motorists to “Move Over” When Approaching a Vehicle Stopped on the Side of the Road
September 7, 2022
Jesse White Announces Illinois Literacy Foundation to Recognize International Literacy Day
August 31, 2022
Secretary of State Offices to Close for Labor Day
August 24, 2022
Jesse White Awards More Than $870,000 in Construction Grants to 18 Public Libraries
August 19, 2022
White Reminds Motorists to Help Keep Illinois Roads Safe and Clean this Summer and Fall
August 05, 2022
Jesse White Awards Over $627,000 Project Next Generation Grants
Funds provide technology and mentors to help at-risk youth for the 24th consecutive year
August 01, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Motorists to Avoid Displaying Disability Placards from the Rearview Mirror While Driving
August 01, 2022
Jesse White Encourages Organ/ Tissue Donation for Virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month
July 22, 2022
Jesse White Extensing Driver's License and ID Card Expiration Dates until December 1, 2022
Encourages the public to conduct business online at ilsos.gov
July 15, 2022
Secretary of State Jesse White Reminds Residents to be Aware of Scams Targeting Illinoisans
Scams involve emails or text messages asking residents to provide personal information
DO NOT CLICK on the links provided
July 11, 2022
Jesse White Announces Elgin Driver Services Facility to Require Appointments for Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards
Elgin joins 16 other Chicagoland Driver Services facilities requiring appointments
June 30, 2022
Secretary of State Offices to Close for Independence Day
June 22, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Public that Appointments are Required for Driver’s License and ID Card Services at Quincy Driver Services Facility
Extension of expired driver’s licenses and ID cards set to end July 31, 2022
June 22, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Public that Appointments are Required for Driver’s License and ID Card Services at Morris Driver Services Facility
Extension of expired driver’s licenses and ID cards set to end July 31, 2022
June 17, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Public that Appointments are Required for Driver’s License and ID Card Services at Moline-Silvis Driver Services Facility
Extension of expired driver’s licenses and ID cards set to end July 31, 2022
June 17, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Public that Appointments are Required for Driver’s License and ID Card Services at Marion Driver Services Facility
Extension of expired driver’s licenses and ID cards set to end July 31, 2022
June 17, 2022
Secretary of State Offices to Close for Juneteenth.
June 15, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Public that Appointments are Required for Driver’s License and ID Card Services at Bradley Driver Services Facility
Extension of expired driver’s licenses and ID cards set to end July 31, 2022
June 14, 2022
Chicago South, Lombard and Melrose Park Driver Services Facilities Closed
Check ilsos.gov for further updates
June 8, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Public that Appointments are Required for Driver’s License and ID Card Services at Champaign Driver Services Facility
Extension of expired driver’s licenses and ID cards set to end July 31, 2022
June 8, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Public that Appointments are Required for Driver’s License and ID Card Services at Bloomington Driver Services Facility
Extension of expired driver’s licenses and ID cards set to end July 31, 2022
June 3, 2022
Jesse White Reminds Public that Appointments are Required for Driver’s License and ID Card Services at Belleville and Bethalto Driver Services Facilities
June 2, 2022
Jesse White Recognizes State Leaders in a Video Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 27, 2022
Jesse White Awards $6.3 Million Construction Grant to Joliet Public Library
May 27, 2022
Jesse White Awards $2.25 Million Construction Grant to Brown County Public Library District
May 27, 2022
Secretary of State Offices to Close for Memorial Day
May 26, 2022
Chicago Central Driver Services Facility to Close by End of Business on Friday, May 27
Reopening scheduled for July 5 in new location across the street
May 24, 2022
Jesse White Announces Spotlight Awards For Outstanding Adult Learners and Volunteer Tutors
May 24, 2022
Jesse White Announces Winners of “Letters About Literature in Illinois” Contest
Winners from Glenview, Lincolnwood and Skokie
May 18, 2022
Pekin Driver Services Facility Reopening May 19 After Completion of Construction Project Expands Facility by 50%
May 12, 2022
Chicago South and Lombard Driver Services Facilities Closed Due to Air Conditioning Issues
Check the website at ilsos.gov for further updates
April 22, 2022
Jesse White Honors Organ/Tissue Donor Poster Contest Winners
April 21, 2022
Jesse White Encourages Vehicle Owners to Observe Earth Day by Signing Up to Receive Online Reminder Notices for License Plate Sticker Renewals
Initiative reduces the use of paper and saves state $1.4 million annually
April 15, 2022
Pekin Driver Services Facility Undergoing Construction Project to Expand Size by 50%
Facility set to close temporarily April 21 for the construction and will reopen in mid-May
April 15, 2022
Jesse White Announces 21,000 Historic Photos Now Accessible Online
April 8, 2022
Jesse White Announces 18th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition
Entry forms are now available; Deadline is June 30
April 5, 2022
Jesse White Unveils New Organ/Tissue Donation Campaign
Highlights five-organ transplant recipient Phillip Hanks story
April 1, 2022
Jesse White Urges Motoring Public to Avoid Distracted Driving
Secretary of State Police conducting patrols as April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
March 18, 2022
Jesse White Awards More Than $1.4 Million in Grants to School Libraries
March 11, 2022
Jesse White Extending Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates until July 31, 2022
Encourages the public to conduct business online at ilsos.gov
February 28, 2022
Jesse White Recognizes State Leaders in a Video honoring African American Heritage Month
Honorees include Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson and Apostolic Church of God Pastor Dr. Byron Brazier
February 23, 2022
Robinson Driver Services Facility to Close Permanently
New, larger facility to open on March
February 18, 2022
Jesse White Encourages Motorists to Renew their License Plate Stickers Online
February 17, 2022
Secretary of State Offices to Close for Presidents' Day
February 10, 2022
Secretary of State to Provide Driver and Vehicle Services at Chicago Auto Show
February 9, 2022
Secretary of State Offices to Close for Lincoln’s Birthday
February 2, 2022
Secretary of State Springfield Offices and Many Central and Southern Illinois Driver Services Facilities to be Closed Thursday Due to Winter Storm
Check the website at ilsos.gov for the status of facilities in your area
February 2, 2022
Some Secretary of State Driver Services Facilities Closed Due to Winter Storm
Check the website at ilsos.gov for the status of facilities in your area
January 20, 2022
Chicago Heights Driver Services Facility to Reopen Tuesday, January 25
Temporary facility at Prairie State College has been closed
January 20, 2022
Secretary of State Departments and Driver Services Facilities to Reopen Jan. 24
January 13, 2022
Secretary of State Departments and Driver Services Facilities to Remain Closed an Additional Week due to Continued High Numbers of COVID-19 Cases Statewide – Reopening Jan. 24
Online services remain open
January 13, 2022
Jesse White Awards Nearly $6 Million to Libraries Focused on Pandemic Recovery