Monday November 24th, 2025

DIgital IDs Now Available in Illinois

Important information - Please share with staff, chauffeurs

Sources: IL SOS Press Conference November 19th

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today announced a major technological milestone: Starting tomorrow, Illinois residents can securely add their Illinois-issued driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet and present their ID using their iPhone and Apple Watch. This marks a new era of convenience and digital innovation for the state, enabling residents to present their driver’s license and state ID in Apple Wallet in-person, online and in-apps at select businesses and organizations, including at TSA checkpoints at over 250+ airports in the U.S, including O’Hare, Midway and Lambert. The Illinois Mobile ID program will soon expand to Google and Samsung Wallets, ensuring that every Illinois resident with a mobile phone has access to secure, digital identification.

Please Note- the Digital ID is NOT a replacement for carrying your driver's license. You are still required to carry your actual driver's license with you when operating a vehicle.

The City of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) has informed us that they will not accept the digital ID at this time.

• The BACP will continue to require presentation of a physical driver’s license card at the Ogden licensing facility until further notice.
•  The BACP enforcement team will also continue to request presentation of a physical driver’s license card during compliance investigations.

Read more on IL SOS website

Read article from Patch

Missed the November Coffee Meeting?

November's Topic: DOT Regulations and Requirements - What Every Operator Needs to know

Special thanks to our guest speaker John Murphy, MCSAP Compliance Officer of the IL Dept. of Transportation for a very informative session.

Click here for a copy of the presentation.

Click here for a link to the recording.

Check out our YouTube Channel @ILLBA for recordings of all our Coffee sessions.

ICYM - NLA Insurance Report Livestream

If you missed the session on Tuesday November 18th, no problem!

Click the link below to watch the livestream:

https://www.facebook.com/100057898225880/videos/2096706154464159

Haven't read the NLA Insurance Report yet? Click here.

Why watch it?

• Gain insights into the current insurance trends, challenges and opportunities impacting our industry
• Learn how these changes affect your business
• Hear expert perspectives and learn actionable strategies you can take

City of Chicago Events and Traffic Restrictions

 Wrigley Field Transportation Restrictions Maps 2024 - click here

Soldier Field Transportation Restrictions 2025 - click here

Transportation Restrictions for Bally's Temporary Casino 2024 - click here

Uptown Entertainment District Transportation Restrictions Eff 12/22/23 - click here

Continued Closure Of Canal St. At Union Station Phase II Updates - click here

1st Ward Entertainment District Transportation Restrictions Fri & Sat (7:00pm – 4:00am CDT)

 Effective June 26, 2025 - click here

Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza Transportation Restrictions 11/20/25 -12/24/25 - click here

McCormick Place Events Calendar

NEWS YOU CAN USE

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Winter Weather – Get it Together: Make a plan for snow and ice season  

Source: IL Department of Transportation

SPRINGFIELD – With temperatures falling, frosty mornings becoming common and snow starting to creep into the forecast, the public is reminded that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway spend the entire year preparing for snow and ice season but are asking you to get ready for winter travel over the coming months. ​ 

 “At IDOT, we have been busy bringing in extra help, topping off materials and getting equipment ready to go,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi. “We need your help as well. Taking some basic, preventive steps before venturing out and during your travels will ensure you protect yourself and stay prepared for whatever winter has in store.” 

Read more for planning tips

United Airlines CEO Makes Bold Prediction for Future, Takes Jab at American Airlines

During a recent appearance on the Airlines Confidential Podcast,, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby all but predicted the end of American Airlines.

Asked by the podcast host Scott McCartney to discuss where he sees the industry in five to 10 years, Kirby said the market will be dominated by “two large, revenue diverse, full service, brand loyal airlines.”

When prompted by McCartney to clarify whether he meant to say three large airlines and not two, Kirby replied:“There’s two today, and there will only be two,” adding that “everyone else is sort of competing for spill traffic.”

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