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Presidents Day is coming up. Are Illinois schools open, and is mail delivered?
The U.S. is celebrating the federal holiday of Presidents Day Monday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed. What about mail delivery, and the United States Post Office?
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Going electric: USPS fleet features pod-like vans to improve ‘delivery networks'
The USPS purchased six of Canoo’s pod-shaped LDV 190s to improve “processing, transportation and delivery”.
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$100k reward offered for information leading to arrest of man who stole mail in Lincoln Park, Near North Side
The robberies took place in the Near North Side and Lincoln Park neighborhoods
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Investment in efficiencies drives USPS price increases
The U.S. Postal Service raised the cost of First-Class forever postage stamps for letters from 66 to 68 cents. Even with the 2 cents increase, it is still a bargain to mail a letter to anywhere in the county. This is the sixth increase in the past three years. The organization says it needs to raise rates to invest in…
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Inflation hits the mailbox: USPS prices are rising — again
The USPS is increasing the price of Forever stamps and some shipping options. It’s the fifth price hike in just three years.
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Those iconic blue mail collection boxes are getting a high-tech makeover
The U.S. Postal Service is installing high-security versions in some locations around the country in a crackdown on theft this holiday season and beyond.
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See all the 2023 holiday postage stamps from USPS
USPS announced its newest stamp designs along with some iconic returners for the holiday season.
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USPS reveals new stamp designs for 2024
The United States Postal Service has announced their stamp selection for 2024. The list covers a wide range of subjects and designs featuring original illustrations, photographs and art.
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USPS, package delivery companies announce holiday shipping deadlines
Do you wait until the last minute to send your holiday packages? Here are the deadlines you need to know.
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USPS unveils 2023 holiday shipping, mailing deadlines
According to USPS, it is offering a new option this year called USPS Ground Advantage. It provides a simple yet reliable way to ship packages on certain dates, with delivery between two to five days.
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From piñata to postage stamp, US celebrates centuries-old Hispanic tradition
The U.S. Postal Service is rolling out its latest special edition postage stamps, paying homage to a Hispanic tradition that has evolved over centuries to become a universal symbol of celebration.
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USPS letter carrier stole checks worth nearly $1.7 million from the mail, officials say
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Washington, D.C., allegedly stole checks out of the mail worth a total of almost $1.7 million, according to federal court documents.
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Rally held in support of mail carriers amid recent attacks on postal workers
A rally was held on Chicago’s South Side on Tuesday night in support of mail carriers amid a string of attacks on postal workers in the area, NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Rally held to support letter carriers amid recent violent attacks on postal workers
A rally led by the Illinois Association of Letter Carriers was held on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday night to support postal workers amid several recent violent attacks on letter carriers in the Chicago area.
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USPS unveils plan to slash air shipments by 90% over two years as part of cost-cutting effort
The plan is part of U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s broader effort to reduce operating costs, increase revenue from packages, and ensure timely deliveries
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2 $50,000 rewards offered after 3 mail carriers robbed at gunpoint in 2 days
The United States Postal Service is offering two $50,000 rewards after at three mail carriers in and around Chicago were held at gunpoint over the span of just two days.
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Connecticut mailman surprises toddler with truck parade for his 2nd birthday — see the sweet video
Jessica Bergman called her local mail carrier to surprise her postal service-loving toddler.
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USPS reveals which cities and states saw most dog attacks on mail carriers in 2022
The USPS said over 5,300 mail carriers were attacked by dogs last year. See which cities and states had the most attacks.
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These 3 cities have had dogs attack the most U.S. postal carriers
More than 5,300 U.S. Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering mail in 2022, according to the USPS.
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At Least Five Chicago Mail Carriers Are Victims of Crime Each Week in Chicago, New Data Reveals
New data obtained by NBC 5 Responds shows a surge in attacks on Chicago mail carriers, coinciding with a record-number of check-fraud crimes reported across Cook County.