The bill allowing undocumented immigrants in Illinois was signed on Sunday at the Instituto del Progreso Latino

It's official “ undocumented immigrants living in Illinois will be able to legally drive a car. This is a huge milestone for undocumented immigrants and a pathway towards comprehensive immigration reform. However, the Illinois Secretary of State's office estimates that it will take at least ten months for these temporary visitor driver's licenses to be available.

The icy weather on Sunday didn't stop hundreds of supporters in witnessing the signing of the new bill by Governor Pat Quinn. Supporters, dignitaries and a mariachi band were all in attendance at the Instituto del Progreso Latino.

In the next ten months, the Illinois Secretary of State will need to finalize the rules, put a process in place, and then train all employees. The process and license will be a little different than the current process for U.S. citizens and documented immigrants.

First, the license will vary visually. It's rumored that instead of a red background, it may be blue. The cards will also be marked as "not valid for identification. As the license will not be valid for identification purposes, it cannot be used to board a plane, to vote, etc.

Second, the licenses will not be issued at the time of appointment. All applications will need to run through a database for face recognition. It's uncertain how long it may take for individuals to physically receive their driver's licenses.

Lastly, the licenses will be valid for three years, compared to four years. When the license has expired, the individual will have to reapply.

For an individual to qualify for the driver's license, they must prove that they've lived in Illinois for at least a year and are ineligible for a Social Security card. The applicant must also pay the $30 fee and pass the traditional vision, written, and road test.

One of the most important aspects of this new bill is that all drivers must have insurance. This is going to make Illinois roads safer. Drivers that are pulled over and who do not have insurance will receive two tickets “ one for driving without insurance and one for driving without a license.

From here, supporters will next take on comprehensive immigration reform. It's expected that the Senate and President Obama will be making announcements later today and tomorrow regarding the framework.