Plates vs Sticker

[help me understand]

My question involves vehicle registration or title in the state of: IL

My question is about license plate registration. I have renewed my plates, received my sticker, but I have not put the sticker on the plates. I am waiting for new plates in the mail due to a defect. If I do not put the sticker on my plate, can I receive a ticket for not having the sticker on my plate? The sticker is in my car with the registration. I was told even thought the registration is current, my plate is not consider legally unless the sticker is on the plate.

[That Guy]

I was told even thought the registration is current, my plate is not consider legally unless the sticker is on the plate.

That is true:

(625 ILCS 5/3‑413) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑413)

Sec. 3‑413. Display of registration plates, registration stickers and drive‑away permits.

(b) Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than 5 inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained in a condition to be clearly legible, free from any materials that would obstruct the visibility of the plate, including, but not limited to, glass covers and plastic covers. Registration stickers issued as evidence of renewed annual registration shall be attached to registration plates as required by the Secretary of State, and be clearly visible at all times.