Illinois governor signs law that may affect 250,000 who do n't have visa or green card . Immigrants who pass a driver 's test and have insurance can get a driver 's license . Bipartisan backers say the law bolsters safety , economy and ` ` hard - working . '' This continues as debate about federal immigration reform continues in Washington .
Illinois governor signs law that may affect 250,000 who do n't have visa or green card . Immigrants who pass a driver 's test and have insurance can get a driver 's license . Bipartisan backers say the law bolsters safety , economy and `` hard-working immigrants '' Signing comes as debate about federal immigration reform continues in Washington .