Lake County Gazette

Sen. Dan McConchie shared information about an upcoming Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) event in Mundelein, scheduled for August 13. "Registration is mandatory and there are limited slots available," he stated in a July 25 Facebook post.

"I am excited to partner with the Secretary of State's office to bring the DMV to you," said Daniel Mcconchie, State Senator, according to Facebook. "I will be hosting a Mobile DMV at the Mundelein Village Hall on Tuesday, August 13th from 10AM-2PM! Registration is mandatory and there are limited slots available."

The mobile DMV event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mundelein Village Hall, located at 300 Plaza Circle in Mundelein. According to McConchie's Facebook post, the event will offer various services including Real ID renewal or issuance; renewal, replacement, or correction of driver’s licenses and state identification cards; license plate renewals; organ and tissue donation registration with license or ID application; and motor vehicle registration with license or identification card application. Registration is required for the event. To register, individuals can call 217-782-8010 or email npadget@sgop.ilga.gov.

Screenshot of Sen. Dan McConchie's July 25 Facebook post | Sen. Dan McConchie's Facebook page

According to the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) website, individuals who do not have a U.S. passport, do not visit military bases, or do not use airplanes for domestic travel do not need a Real ID. Those who lack a passport or passport card but fly, visit military bases, or secure federal facilities must obtain a Real ID. All driver services facilities are issuing Real ID cards.

Starting May 7, 2025, the Transportation Safety Administration will require either a Real ID or a valid passport for air travel. The new deadline for the Real ID program was announced on May 1. The program itself was created in 2005 but has faced delays due to backlogs at DMV facilities, according to MyStateline.com. The Real ID Act was passed in response to the September 11 attacks.

McConchie has served the people of the 26th District since 2016. He is an energy consultant with Verde Solutions and has a background that includes service in the Army National Guard and two decades in public affairs for national advocacy groups. Additionally, he spent two years as an adjunct professor at Trinity International University teaching graduate-level bioethics and public policy courses. He resides in Hawthorn Woods with his wife.