(WAND) - Illinois residents can now add their state driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that starting Wednesday, Illinois residents can securely add their Illinois-issued driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet and present their ID using their iPhone and Apple Watch.

Residents will be able to present the IDs and licenses in Apple Wallet in person, online and in apps at select businesses and organizations, including at TSA checkpoints at over 250+ airports in the U.S., including O’Hare, Midway and Lambert.

The Illinois Mobile ID program will soon expand to Google and Samsung Wallets.

“This is a game changer for Illinois residents,” said Giannoulias. “Your ID can live right on your iPhone — ready to use at airports, restaur

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