permit suspension lifted now trying to get my license

Hello so in December I got pulled over for being an idiot and driving with a learners permit alone. Got a ticket for $280 and my permit got suspended for 90 days. I was told to mail my permit back. 90 days later payed ticket and now I’m trying to get my license. My question is if I need my learners permit in hand for me to get my drivers license. Or would I need to pay a certain amount to get my permit back and wait till I have it in hand to get my drivers license. I tried calling the dmv NOBODY ANSWERS. I’m 17yo living in Illinois can anyone help me out.