U.S. Postal Service
Postal Workers Rally Against Plans To Close Thousands Of Offices
A raucous crowd of postal workers braved the chilly drizzle at the Thompson Center on Tuesday protest the proposed closing of 3,700 branches across the country.
Kirk, Durbin: Plan Needed To Keep Postal Service Going
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says he expects Congress to do what is necessary to keep the mail coming, through sleet and snow.
Post Office Considering Closure Of 13 Area Locations
Chicago and the suburbs will both feel it if the U.S. Postal Service goes ahead with plans to close about 10% of its post offices.
Mail Carrier Robbed At Gunpoint On South Side
A U.S. Mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint Saturday afternoon on the South Side.
South Shore Post Office To Close In Cost-Cutting Move
A small post office in the South Shore neighborhood is the only one in the Chicago area slated to shut down amid hundreds of planned post office closings nationally in the coming months.
Busiest Day For Post Offices
This is the busiest day of the year for post offices all across the country.
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