USPS National and Illinois News

News from USPS National and USPS Great Lakes Area.
03/27/2025 13:01
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated beloved entertainer Betty White’s mischievous wit, saucy persona and tireless advocacy for animals with a new stamp at a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
New Betty White Stamps Deliver Smiles
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03/27/2025 11:30
WASHINGTON, DC — Robert M. “Mike” Duncan, one of the Governors of the United States Postal Service, today announced that he is resigning his position on the board of governors due to health reasons. His resignation is effective immediately. Duncan has served on the board since August 2018 and was chairman from September 2018 to February 2021. Duncan’s current term on the board was set to expire this December. A copy of his letter of resignation can be found here.
Duncan Steps Down from Postal Service Board of Governors
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03/27/2025 09:18
Oak Park, IL – The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate the warmth, wit and charisma of Betty White by honoring the late actress and comedienne with a new stamp bearing her likeness, Friday, March 28.
Betty White Celebration in the City of Her Birth, March 28
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03/24/2025 18:59
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors today announced that it has retained global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder to lead the executive search for the 76th Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer.
U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors retains Egon Zehnder to lead search for 76th Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer
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03/24/2025 17:37
After nearly five years as America’s 75th Postmaster General, and after informing the Governors in February of my intention to retire, I have today informed the Postal Service Board of Governors that today will be my last day in this role.
Postal Service Postmaster General/ CEO Leadership Transition:
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03/20/2025 12:00
WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service is implementing refinements to service standards and has launched new online tools and a fact sheet to help customers prepare for the changes. These adjustments will affect First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Marketing Mail, Package Services (including Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail), USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express.
USPS Is Enhancing Service Standards
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03/05/2025 09:30
CARBONDALE, IL — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today highlighted its investment of more than $386.5 million in Illinois, a part of the 10-year Delivering for America plan. This plan is designed to upgrade facilities, vehicles, and the employee experience. The organization recently demonstrated how these investments are being utilized at the newly transformed Carbondale Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). They also unveiled the new fleet of delivery vehicles, including zero-emission electric models that are already in operation. This modernization, particularly of the delivery fleet and facilities, is a crucial component of the Delivering for America plan. This comprehensive $40...
Postal Service Highlights More Than $386 Million Investment in Illinois
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03/03/2025 09:52
Chicago, IL — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative, or that they are from a legitimate source, such as a bank or government agency. These fraudsters then take personally identifiable information (PII) and use it to steal victims’ money.
Postal Inspectors Remind Consumers to Be Alert for Imposter Scams during National Consumer Protection Week
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03/03/2025 06:50
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.
Become Part of the Most Trusted Team
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02/27/2025 08:52
As part of its Delivering for America plan, the U.S. Postal Service is rolling out significant investments across the nation.
USPS to Highlight New Investments at Carbondale Sorting and Delivery Center
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