USPIS seek 3 suspects in January robbery of Letter carrier on West Side
USPIS said the crew approached the carrier, demanded USPS property, and then left the scene on foot around 1 p.m. on Jan. 13 in the 700 block of South Francisco Avenue.
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USPIS said the crew approached the carrier, demanded USPS property, and then left the scene on foot around 1 p.m. on Jan. 13 in the 700 block of South Francisco Avenue.
U.S. Postal Service mailman Wayne White had to use a package as self-defense.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Thursday he's filed charges against a woman for fraudulently receiving tens of thousands of dollars from PPP loans while working for the postal service.
President Trump is calling for an overhaul of USPS. The Chicago rally was one of several across the country.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke to the crowd, saying democracy is dependent on their work of delivering the mail.
A Chicago woman who captured video of her mail carrier hurling packages over her fence said her mail troubles have resumed after a period of calm.
Nicole Mildner's doorbell camera captured her mail carrier throwing packages onto the front lawn of her Canaryiville home instead of bringing them to her door. She shared video going back to 2023 and 2024 with CBS News Chicago showing the incidents.
Nicole Mildner said when the mail carrier is not dropping packages over the fence, he's marking them undeliverable.
We all count on getting our packages delivered at home, but the way a Canaryville neighborhood woman has been getting her packages delivered has her wanting action from the United States Postal Service. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.
The two families enjoyed each other's company Thursday night, showing what can be done when people show compassion for others.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
Friends and family of Octavia Redmond were stunned by the news of an arrest. Megan Hickey reports.
The mail carrier was assaulted in July on Fullerton Avenue in Logan Square.
At 1:05 p.m. July 29, the man physically attacked the mail carrier in the 2600 block of West Fullerton Avenue.
There are multiple rewards for information on Redmond's case and other recent attacks on postal workers. For Redmond's death, the offer is $250,000 dollars for information leading to an arrest.
Police have found the vehicle connected with the fatal shooting of a Chicago postal worker, but it was torched.
Chicago Police have found the Dodge Durango connected with the shooting death of a Chicago postal worker. However, it is unclear how much evidence they will be able to recover because that vehicle has been torched.
Marybel Gonzalez reports the postal worker was in front of a home when an unknown man walked up and shot her, then fled in a vehicle.
Anyone over 18 can check out the job fair.
The robbery is just the latest example in a crime trend that has been making headlines for years—with union leaders saying postal workers are afraid for their lives. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
It'll be released next month; the book of 20 stamps to honor the late Jeopardy host will have a layout resembling a Jeopardy game board. Each stamp also has the same clue with a question about Trebek.
According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, mail theft complaints have soared 327% since 2018. CBS Consumer Correspondent Ash-har Quraishi reports that the USPS has known about this for decades.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord earned his Purple Heart while fighting to liberate the Philippines during World War II.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board, which is responsible for letting prisoners out on parole, may soon have to undergo mandatory training on domestic violence.
Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) wrote that "the pillars [that hold up the overpass] are in a state of disrepair and do not look structurally sound."
Dianna Lee holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat Andrea Revuelta for a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Stanford to end a final hour of high tension.
An Iowa sheriff is warning his county may be publicly shamed by the Trump administration for insufficiently backing the president's immigration agenda.
The Defense Department says it has accepted a Boeing jet from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump.
"I think the small ugly truth about this bill is that it piles trillions of dollars in debt on the middle class and future generations," Krishnamoorthi said.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
President Trump met with holdouts again Wednesday as leaders ramp up their efforts to build support around the bill.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
In its Sunday edition, the paper published a summer reading list with the titles, authors, and descriptions of 15 books. But it turned out that 10 of those 15 books do not exist.
Christopher Roldan is betting big on the Loop. He just opened Momento in the old Carson Pirie Scott complex at Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
Wendt grew up in the South Side's Beverly neighborhood — at 92nd Street and Bell Avenue.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Wren Williams was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled crematory in Chicago Heights, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's. Dave Savini reports.
Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord earned his Purple Heart while fighting to liberate the Philippines during World War II. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned the award to Van Der Noord's grandson after it was lost, as Charlie De Mar reports.
Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) wrote that at the railway underpass at Western Avenue/Boulevard and Pershing Road, "the pillars [that hold up the overpass] are in a state of disrepair and do not look structurally sound." Jermont Terry reports.
Jasen Zurisk, 49, of Beecher, was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility on Tuesday, according to the Will County Sheriff’s office.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board may soon have to undergo mandatory training on domestic violence.
Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) wrote that "the pillars [that hold up the overpass] are in a state of disrepair and do not look structurally sound."
Two people familiar with the investigation said a suspect believed to be the shooter is in custody.
An Indiana man's mother's remains spent months languishing in a south suburban crematory that has been shut down by Illinois officials amid reports of body mishandling.
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
An Indiana man's mother's remains spent months languishing in a south suburban crematory that has been shut down by Illinois officials amid reports of body mishandling.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
Dianna Lee holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat Andrea Revuelta for a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Stanford to end a final hour of high tension.
The Sox' Lenyn Sosa and Joshua Palacios hit consecutive homers in the fourth. Tim Elko added his third homer in 10 games since being recalled from the minors.
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
Kyle Tucker had a homer among his three hits and knocked in the tiebreaking run with a single and fielding error by Miami in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1.
Notre Dame's 2026 football game with Wisconsin at Lambeau Field will now have a Sunday kickoff.
Jasen Zurisk, 49, of Beecher, was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility on Tuesday, according to the Will County Sheriff's office.
Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.
ICE agents arrested two Venezuelan nationals with ties to the Tres de Aragua gang in connection with a Chicago mass shooting in December, officials said.
Four thieves smashed into the jewelry store in The Maxwell complex at 1010 S. Canal St., and bused blunt objects to break the glass containers.
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail late last week, sparking a manhunt for the group.
