I don't know about Illinois, but in CA, front plates are required. I got the dealer to not drill holes in the front bumper of my tC, but ended up adding a mount after I got a ticket it for it. It was only a fix it ticket, but I didn't want the hassle w/ the xB, so I didn't ask. I think all the xBs they had on the lot already had the holes drilled, so I'd probably have to wait on a special order.