nqmicro220 Posted May 13, 2026 at 12:13 AM Posted May 13, 2026 at 12:13 AM “I applied for my CCL with fingerprints and currently have about 32 days left on the 90-day review period. Has anyone recently received approvals before the full 90 days? Just trying to get an idea of current processing times.”
3ddiver Posted May 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM Posted May 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM It looks like January 2026 was 46 days average.
Buzz69 Posted May 13, 2026 at 01:26 PM Posted May 13, 2026 at 01:26 PM Mine was submitted with prints on February 8th., and approved 47 days later. Mail was another 10 days.
Backpacker Posted May 15, 2026 at 08:15 AM Posted May 15, 2026 at 08:15 AM https://isp.illinois.gov/Foid/Statistics How often do the statistics get updated? There hasn't been an update since after January 2026. From Jan 2025 to Jan 2026, each month the average processing time for fingerprint CCL applications has been well under 60 days. I applied with fingerprints on March 15, 2026, the same day I completed the mandatory 16-hour CCL class. I'm now at the 60 day mark and my status still says Under Review with 29 days remaining. They haven't reviewed any aspect of my application, it says. Does anyone know what's the hold up?
nqmicro220 Posted May 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM Author Posted May 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM On 5/15/2026 at 3:15 AM, Backpacker said: https://isp.illinois.gov/Foid/Statistics How often do the statistics get updated? There hasn't been an update since after January 2026. From Jan 2025 to Jan 2026, each month the average processing time for fingerprint CCL applications has been well under 60 days. I applied with fingerprints on March 15, 2026, the same day I completed the mandatory 16-hour CCL class. I'm now at the 60 day mark and my status still says Under Review with 29 days remaining. They haven't reviewed any aspect of my application, it says. Does anyone know what's the hold up? Backpacker, did you take your class in McHenry? I applied for mine on March 15th as well — down to 27 days remaining today.”
nqmicro220 Posted May 17, 2026 at 09:08 PM Author Posted May 17, 2026 at 09:08 PM Ill update you if i get approved do the same for me should be soon
Backpacker Posted May 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM Posted May 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM Sounds good. Will do the same.
nqmicro220 Posted May 22, 2026 at 04:09 PM Author Posted May 22, 2026 at 04:09 PM On 5/18/2026 at 6:06 PM, Backpacker said: Sounds good. Will do the same. Today my application went into back ground check
burnettm Posted May 23, 2026 at 03:10 AM Posted May 23, 2026 at 03:10 AM The ISP FSB are certainly taking their sweet time. I applied without prints on Feb 25th, I haven't even entered the processing queue. 86 days so far.
Backpacker Posted May 23, 2026 at 04:09 PM Posted May 23, 2026 at 04:09 PM On 5/22/2026 at 11:09 AM, nqmicro220 said: Today my application went into back ground check Were you sent an email communicating that your status has been updated, or do you just manually check daily?
Backpacker Posted May 23, 2026 at 04:12 PM Posted May 23, 2026 at 04:12 PM On 5/22/2026 at 10:10 PM, burnettm said: The ISP FSB are certainly taking their sweet time. I applied without prints on Feb 25th, I haven't even entered the processing queue. 86 days so far. I guess that's why they haven't updated their statistics since January 2026. So they can hide from the public that it's taking much longer now.
nqmicro220 Posted May 23, 2026 at 08:14 PM Author Posted May 23, 2026 at 08:14 PM On 5/23/2026 at 11:09 AM, Backpacker said: Were you sent an email communicating that your status has been updated, or do you just manually check daily? I was sent an email.
nqmicro220 Posted May 26, 2026 at 05:46 PM Author Posted May 26, 2026 at 05:46 PM Passed the background check today sent for printing.
Backpacker Posted May 26, 2026 at 11:57 PM Posted May 26, 2026 at 11:57 PM On 5/26/2026 at 12:46 PM, nqmicro220 said: Passed the background check today sent for printing. Check your digital/electronic version as well. Once the image says "CCL: Yes" in the upper right corner, you can begin lawfully carrying without having to wait for the physical printed card. Today, mine has been sent to background review! For those curious, here is the exact wording: "We have completed our initial review of your submission and have determined that all necessary items are present. Your application has been moved to the background review queue."
Backpacker Posted May 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM Posted May 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM My status is Active! Card is Printed! My electronic card was also updated to say Yes! I'm going to take a nice long walk this evening and lawfully carry for the first time in Illinois. I can't believe it.
nqmicro220 Posted May 28, 2026 at 01:55 AM Author Posted May 28, 2026 at 01:55 AM Awesome safe travels!!!
Backpacker Posted May 28, 2026 at 10:53 PM Posted May 28, 2026 at 10:53 PM Thanks! The same to you. Now we wait for yours. Let us know.
Backpacker Posted June 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM Posted June 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM (edited) Physical card arrived in the mail! From applying on March 15, 2026 to Active status (when you can start lawfully carrying): 72 days To receiving printed card: 77 days Takes much longer nowadays, but still under the 90 days with fingerprints. My FOID was auto-renewed by ten years as well. Edited June 1, 2026 at 10:08 PM by Backpacker foid auto renewal
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