CHICAGO (WLS) — The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie has been a cornerstone for remembrance and education for more than 15 years.

Now, it’s preparing for a major transformation.

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Bernard Cherkasov, the CEO of the Illinois Holocaust Museum, joined ABC7 Chicago Wednesday to talk more about it.

The Skokie museum will close its exhibitions on June 2. It will fully close on July 1.

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A temporary satellite location will be open downtown Chicago at 360 N. State St. in River North.

It’s not yet clear when the Skokie museum will reopen.

“To accommodate more visitors and provide them a world-class experience, we will create a new visitor welcome center, redesign a state-of-the-art auditorium, and create a reflection space within our core Holocaust exhibition, among other exciting upgrades,” Cherkasov said.

Visit www.ilholocaustmuseum.org for more information.

Former University of Illinois and Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs will reportedly sign a four-year, $48 million contract with the Green Bay Packers.

Hobbs’ agent, Gregg Linton, has told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that Hobbs is headed to Green Bay and provided details of the deal. Hobbs on Tuesday offered thanks and posted a farewell to Raiders fans on his Instagram account:

“Thank you for acceptting me as your own!” Hobbs posted, in part. “The love I received over the last 4 years has been overwhelming. I never ever thought a kid like me from LOUISVILLE would get a chance, like the chance I was given. Thank you for BELIEVING in me.”

Hobbs, who played four years at Illinois from 2017-2020, was a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Raiders. After playing 16 games as a rookie, he was dinged by injuries over the next three seasons – though was an effective slot corner when healthy. He ended his Raiders career with 281 total tackles, three interceptions, three sacks and three forced fumbles in four seasons.

Hobbs, a 6-foot, 195-pounder, is expected to play an inside position in Green Bay (as he did in Las Vegas), though he gives the Packers enough flexibility to play him on the outside if needed.

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CHICAGO – Illinois is seeing record-breaking demand for Real ID, prompting officials to open the nation’s first Real ID Supercenter in downtown Chicago.

The facility, located at the former Board of Elections voting supersite at Clark and Lake streets, aims to ease the strain on state facilities, where long lines have formed even in frigid temperatures.

What we know:

On Saturday, 10,000 Real ID applications were processed across the state, underscoring the urgency for expanded services.

The new supercenter features 30 service counters and can process an estimated 2,500 Real IDs per day.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said the overwhelming demand is affecting the entire system.

“Because people have waited until now to get their Real ID in record numbers, it’s a challenge on all our systems. It’s also a challenge on people wanting to renew their license or get a driver’s test or vision test. The system is being hammered.”

Christina Schlagel, one of the first customers at the new center, initially went to the LaSalle and Randolph facility but was redirected due to long lines.

“Right when I walked up, there were people saying there’s a new facility that just opened up. I booked over, and everyone seemed surprised—‘Is this the right place?’ And they said, ‘You’re the first customer,’ which is awesome,” she said.

Why you should care:

Many Illinois residents are rushing to get a Real ID ahead of the May 7 federal enforcement deadline. After this date, Real ID will be required to board domestic flights unless travelers have a passport, global entry card, or military ID.

However, Giannoulias warned against misinformation surrounding Real ID.

“Because of the new administration in Washington, there’s what I call a fear factor. People [are] rushing to our facilities to get a Real ID because they’re afraid they need it for identification, won’t be able to drive a car, will get deported, can’t vote—all of which are false.”

What’s next:

State employees converted the space into a supercenter in just a few days. Illinois residents who need Real ID can now visit the site without an appointment.