by jabarl » Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:42 am
http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/drivers/drivers_license/acceptable_id.html start there and gather up your documents.
18 and Older?First-time drivers 18 and older are not legally required to complete a driver's education course. However, you get a break on insurance if you do.
Yes, you will need the permit to practice and to sit the test to be licensed.
Probably best thing to do will be to read things in the link I'll drop below, then you will get it first hand from Illinois.