Southwest suburban residents looking to take a driver's license test or obtain a REAL ID will soon have one fewer place to turn.
The Illinois Secretary of State's Lockport facility, 1029 31 E. 9th St., is permanently closing on Nov. 25, according to a Facebook post from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' office. A reason for the closure wasn't given.
Drivers are instead encouraged to visit the Joliet DMV facility, 201 Joyce Rd., which will remain open. While certain services must be performed in-person at a driver's services facility, a number of tasks can be completed online, such as renewing a driver's license or ID card, making a facility appointment or submitting an address change.
Other available online services include renewing a license plate, replacing a driver's license and paying reinstatement fees.
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