WASHINGTON — With Valentine’s Day approaching, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) want consumers to be aware they may be targeted for romance scams, a deceptive form of fraud that preys on individuals seeking companionship. These scams often start online but frequently escalate to requests for money or valuables sent through the mail, leading to devasting financial and emotional losses for victims.
WASHINGTON — The below remarks are as prepared for delivery by Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy during the open session meeting of the Postal Service Board of Governors on Feb. 6, 2025.
The U.S. Postal Service will issue its Freshwater Fishing Lures stamps at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO, on March 13. This release celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of some of America’s most successful freshwater fishing lures with a colorful pane of 20 Forever stamps featuring five different, close-up photographs of five popular designs.
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the iconic New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint (1938-2015) as the 48th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. As a virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, Toussaint played a pivotal role in shaping the unique sound of New Orleans music and introducing it to a global audience.
CHICAGO IL — The United States Postal Service is consistently named one of the most trusted brands in America. We have, for over 245 years, delivered information, connected families and friends, and powered the engines of commerce and industry. Right now, we are looking for committed and motivated individuals to join us in our mission of service to your local community and the nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet February 6, 2025, in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC. The public is welcome to observe the meeting beginning at 10 a.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room. The board is expected to discuss the following items:
CHICAGO IL — The United States Postal Service is hiring for the following positions: Laborer Custodial, Electronic Technicians, Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Mechanic MPE, Building Equipment Mechanics and Area Maintenance Mechanics. Automotive positions include: Automotive Technicians, Automotive Mechanics, Body and Fender Specialist and Tools and Parts Clerk.
CHICAGO IL — Illinois Post Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of the federal holiday marking the birthday of Civil Rights Movement champion Martin Luther King Jr.
Southern Illinois — Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow seems to be the theme song for most of the greater Southern Illinois area at the moment, so the U.S. Postal Service is asking our customers to help our letter carriers and rural carriers deliver your mail safely by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes.