ILLINOIS/WISCONSIN — Whether it is a card from Grandma, a bill, or a special surprise package, the U.S. Postal Service has a feature that allows you to see what is coming to your mailbox — anytime, anywhere — even while traveling. Informed Delivery is on the cutting edge of communication trends by helping people manage their mail and make the most of it. So before you head over the river or through the woods for holiday time this year, be sure to sign up and see for yourself.

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service reported operating revenue of $70.6 billion for fiscal year 2018 (October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018), an increase of $1.0 billion compared to the prior year.

WASHINGTON — El Servicio Postal de EE.UU. prevé entregar cerca de 15,000 millones de piezas de correo y 900 millones de paquetes, para un total de casi 16,000 millones de entregas de alegría en esta temporada navideña, entre el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Año Nuevo.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service expects to deliver nearly 15 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages, for a total of nearly 16 billion cheerful deliveries this holiday season – the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

WASHINGTON — The Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service (“TEC”) will meet Nov. 14 in open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC. The public is welcome to observe the meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET in the Ben Franklin Room on the 11th floor. The TEC is expected to discuss the following items:

Bridging the Gap Between Physical Mail and Email.

CHICAGO, IL — The annual Operation Santa program will kick off on Monday, Dec. 3, at the Cardiss Collins Facility at 433 W. Harrison St. But until then, letters are needed as early as possible. Chief Elf, Janice Hall said the earlier Santa Letters are received, the better chance of a response. Hall suggests to start sending Santa Letters soon and would like letters received no later than December 1st.

More than 1,100 positions are available, apply online

CHICAGO IL — The Postal Service makes obtaining a new passport or renewing your old one an easy and convenient experience. Fifteen Chicago Postal Stations will have extended hours Saturday, October 27, opening earlier or staying open later in the day for Passports.

ILLINOIS/WISCONSIN — With Halloween coming up on Wednesday, October 31, it’s important to remember that more kids will be walking and riding around as they celebrate with family and friends.