USPS National and Illinois News

News from USPS National and USPS Great Lakes Area.
02/21/2025 13:00
SAN DIEGO — Today, the U.S. Postal Service released America Vistas, two new Presorted Standard stamps, at the San Diego Stamp Show. These two stamps, intended for use by business mail users, evoke the beauty, variety and vastness of our country’s natural spaces.
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02/20/2025 18:17
WASHINGTON — The Postal Service today provided a pointed response to the Postal Regulatory Commission’s (PRC) recently published Advisory Opinion on the organization’s proposed service standard changes: PRC Docket No. N2024-1, captioned “Operational and Service Standards to Meet Statutory Requirements for Reliable, Efficient High-Quality Service and Financial Sustainability Through an Integrated Mail and Package Network”.
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02/20/2025 10:00
The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the warmth, wit and charisma of Betty White by honoring the late actress and comedienne with a new stamp bearing her likeness.
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02/18/2025 10:37
USPS Customer Gateway Navigation - How to Set Up and Process Promotion/Incentive Mailings.
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02/18/2025 08:00
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service is today announcing that Louis DeJoy, America’s 75th Postmaster General, has notified the Postal Service Board of Governors that it is time for them to begin the process of identifying his successor. The Governors of the Postal Service, working with key stakeholders, will now begin the process of identifying an appropriate candidate to serve as the next Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service.
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02/14/2025 11:19
CHICAGO IL — Chicago area and Illinois Post Offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, a federal holiday.
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02/10/2025 19:51
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.
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02/06/2025 16:50
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.
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01/28/2025 08:54
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.
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01/21/2025 11:20
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.
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