Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias discusses the upcoming Real ID deadline, digital drivers licenses, the state flag and the future of the Democratic party.

A rush for the federally mandated ID has prompted the state to open a processing center at 191 N. Clark St. — but most people don't need one, officials say.

Illinois Secretary of State is opening a location exclusively for getting a Real ID. Driving the news: Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday the new location at 191 N. Clark St. will be open 7:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday for non-appointment walk-ins,

The Supercenter at 191 N. Clark Street is a REAL ID-only facility, and will take walk-ins from anyone looking to get the new form of identification before it becomes mandatory on May 7. It opens Wednesday and will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The downtown facility aims to meet the “unprecedented demand” for Real IDs while easing strain on DMV operations, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is opening a downtown ‘supercenter’ to handle Real ID applications ahead of a May 7 federal deadline.

With less than two months left until a Real ID will be required to board domestic flights and enter secure federal buildings, a “supercenter” has opened its doors in the Chicago Loop, aiming to expedite the process for thousands of residents trying to update their IDs.