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The REAL ID deadline arrived Wednesday, but the Illinois Super Center will continue issuing the IDs to residents.

The time has come. Starting Wednesday, passengers nationwide must a use state-issued ID or license that is “REAL ID” complaint to travel within the US.

Illinois residents can still use other forms of identification to board a plane after May 7, such as a passport, and do not need a REAL ID to drive a vehicle or identify themselves, he added.

If you don't have your Real ID but you do have a flight, what should you expect at O'Hare and Midway airports starting Wednesday?