The 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place from Feb. 8-17 will offer REAL IDs without appointments, as the May 7 deadline for REAL ID-compliant identification approaches. Residents 18 and older must obtain Real IDs to fly domestically or enter federal facilities, with required documents including proof of identity, Social Security number, and residency. TSA may delay full enforcement of REAL ID regulations by two years, but the importance of obtaining Real IDs remains significant.
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Environmental advocates react to more EPA cuts, Braun executive orders
Former EPA Region 5 administrator Debra Shore criticizes the Trump administration for staffing cuts and deregulations at the agency, calling it a "willful cruelty." EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announces significant deregulatory actions, including the termination of environmental justice programs. Indiana Governor Mike Braun also signs executive orders targeting environmental regulations, leading to concerns from Hoosier environmental advocates about the potential impact on environmental protections. Full Article
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