Illinois residents will soon be able to use digital IDs and digital drivers licenses, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias's office confirmed to NBC Chicago's Kye Martin ahead of an planned announcement from Giannoulias' office. The announcement comes days after Apple unveiled its new "Digital ID" system for users to add their U.S. passport information to Apple Wallet, which can be scanned at airport readers. #digitalid #applewallet #illinois #ohare #lambert | NBC Chicago

Over 70,000 residents of the central Illinois city are facing new rules on their water use as the community faces widespread severe drought. The restrictions, which are a precursor to actual water rationing, include rules against watering lawns, filling pools, and washing cars. Digital Journalist Hunter Bassler shares the latest. #news #Illinois #environment #water | KSDK News