USPS kicks off Letters to Santa program
Kids can write a letter detailing what gift they want for Christmas. Those requests are then put online where Good Samaritans can adopt a letter and send those gifts anonymously.
Kids can write a letter detailing what gift they want for Christmas. Those requests are then put online where Good Samaritans can adopt a letter and send those gifts anonymously.
Investigators said the woman caught on surveillance video is 33-year-old Kalea Blake.
The U.S. Postal Workers Union continues its fight for better security after several high-profile violence against mail carriers.
CBS 2's Machi talked Tuesday evening with Elise Foster, vice president of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 11. Foster - and neighbors near this shooting – told us they're concerned, but not surprised.
Protecting the mail is the U.S. Postal Inspectors' (USPIS) job. The agency's data shows it hasn't made a dent in investigating or arresting those accused of mail theft in the past few years. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Investigators say the robbers got away in a silver Hyundai sedan.
The United States Postal Inspection Service said the robbery happened on June 23 around 2:15 p.m. near the intersection of South Seeley and West 99th Street.
The United States Postal Service is increasing the price of a first-class U.S. stamp to 66 cents on July 9.
The carrier was robbed on May 19 around 3:11 p.m., in the 1000 block of North Hamlin Avenue.
We have been reporting on crimes against postal carriers for months
Thieves often target carriers for their arrow keys – which they can then use to steal mail. To combat this, the Postal Service plans to replace 49,000 locks, and upgrade to high-security collection boxes.
Many times, stolen mail comes out of a mailbox because someone has access to the arrow key that gets them inside. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza talked with a man who had checks stolen from a collection box and washed.
The letter carriers will collect the donations and and distribute them to local food banks. Over the last 30 years, the drive has collected nearly two billion pounds of food.
You can apply at the Chicago Network Distribution Center at 7500 Roosevelt Road in Forest Park and the Palatine Processing and Distribution Center located at 1300 East Northwest Highway.
A dozen postal workers were robbed at gunpoint across Chicago during March and April, and the thefts could affect your mail service.
The robberies happened in the afternoon and evening hours during the months of March and April.
The method is simliar each time: A group of one to three men wearing dark clothes and ski masks approaches a mail carrier, armed with guns, demanding the US postal keys, which is a kind of master key that unlocks some blocks of mailboxes.
Morning Insider Lauren Victory explained why the government's solution to the problem made neighbors even more mad.
Investigators said at 1:03 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, the men robbed the letter carrier at 748 S. Francisco Ave., near Polk Street, in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.
The Schaumburg post office will now be named the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman has a bride's story on why she now wants the mail carrier to step up.
It has happened over and over again – and the consequence is your mail goes missing, while mail carriers feel they cannot do their jobs safely. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
At last count, we have found five separate attacks on letter carriers in the past two weeks. None of the assailants have been caught. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Anyone wanting to learn more about jobs at the United States Postal Service (USPS) has multiple opportunities this week.
Diamante Williams, 25, of Chicago was sentenced to nine months in federal prison on March 9.
"You can really look at how beautiful their bodies are and how intricate their wings are and really appreciate nature."
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
Sylwia Mikos is a two-time UAA Conference Player of the Year, but she may not even be the best player with her last name on her team.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
City officials said they are planning to repave 150 miles of streets this year.
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists groups said they will march with or without permits during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
The Town of Cicero said liquor licenses allow for the sale of alcohol until 1 or 2 a.m. at bars and restaurants, but the new ordinance will require them all to stop sales at midnight.
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a surgeon from New Jersey, was in a hospital Wednesday near the city of Rafah.
The U.S. military says it's installed the temporary pier that will be used to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza, and trucks carrying the aid should begin "moving ashore in the coming days."
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
With the first few cicadas starting to pop out of soil hotspots, for some -- the real work begins. Starting to pop through the grass at Morton Arboretum, it took only moments to find a cicada. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Student protesters said they will likely be holding a mass demonstration somewhere near the campus Thursday evening. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their own mental health. In Chicago, the recipient of the grant is Gabriel's Light, an organization that works to prevent youth suicide through education and kindness campaigns.
The high-end brand Jordanluca has released some jeans that feature a conspicuous dark spot in the pelvic region. Real urine is not used in the spots’ creation, but indeed they are supposed to look like a pee stain.
A man was shot in Jefferson Park early Thursday morning after trying to disrupt an attempted catalytic converter theft.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Chicago police said a man and woman were arrested outside the encampment for obstruction of traffic.
"You can really look at how beautiful their bodies are and how intricate their wings are and really appreciate nature."
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
Sylwia Mikos is a two-time UAA Conference Player of the Year, but she may not even be the best player with her last name on her team.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Sylwia Mikos is a two-time UAA Conference Player of the Year, but she may not even be the best player with her last name on her team.
Marina Mabrey had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Sky.
Assad (4-0) allowed just four hits and walked one while matching a season high with seven strikeouts.
Korey Lee went 3 for 3 with an RBI, Garrett Crochet tossed five scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox topped the Washington Nationals 2-0 for their second straight win.
Richard Brendan Globensky pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Kathleen Galloway-Menke was assaulted May 8 at the center, Ellipsis Iowa. Her family's attorney, Trever Hook, said the 50-year-old mother of two daughters suffered brain damage and died Tuesday after life support was removed.
CBS Chicago confirmed there was a catalytic converter theft underway when the victim went outside.
According to reports, the people in the car were being sought in connection with a shooting in nearby Waukegan.
The pastor of Broadway United Methodist Church said the building sustained a lot of damage but it appeared nothing had been taken.