Illinois requires a front plate currently, but there is legislation in the state to eliminate it to save the state money. Same fees one less plate. Illinois is so far in debt they will try anything. I have not put a front plate on my XF. I bought it in February from Florida where they have no front plate requirement so there are no holes in the bumper and I don't intend to drill any. If I have to I will get one of the flip up hidden plates that I could push a button and flip it up if I get pulled over.