Temporary DMV Facility Opens At Prairie State College

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — A temporary driver's facility will open at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights Thursday, after elected officials say the construction of the Chicago Heights Secretary of State's facility will further delay its opening.

Senator Patrick Joyce and Representative Anthony DeLuca worked in conjunction to make the effort happen. The officials say to the Chicago Heights community, "you deserve better."

"[We] worked with Prairie State College, and the Secretary of State for an immediate solution to this glaring lack of service to the Greater Chicago Heights community," Joyce said. "The facility on 209th will reopen this summer, but this community needs a solution now."

DeLuca explained that the soft opening of the facility will begin May 6, running through Saturday, May 8. Before fully operating next week, the facility will be running at a limited capacity to "be sure the systems are working properly."

There will be a ribbon cutting with Secretary State Jesse White May 10 at Prairie State College.

"Yes, this facility right here at Prairie State College will be a full service DMV facility," DeLuca said.

The facility will offer the same services as the Chicago Heights permanent facility, and its
hours of operation starting Tuesday are as follows:

• 7:30 a.m. – 5 pm Tuesday - Friday
• 7:30 a.m. – 2 pm Saturdays.
• Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

The representatives ask that those who attend the facility park in the South lot. Signs will be posted to direct you inside.