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With less than two weeks to go before election day, the U.S. Postal Service is talking about its efforts to successfully deliver election mail through the November 5th presidential vote.
Letter carriers for the United States Postal Service are upset that they have been without a new contract for over 500 days.
Back on March 20, Mechellea Williams, 28, was found shot and killed in her car near 17000 Pond Willow Drive in Orland Park.
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.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has announced a $250,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Anyone over 18 can check out the job fair.
The robbers approached the carrier in the 500 block of North Pine Avenue around 3:30 p.m. and demanded postal service property and mail.
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.
The USPIS said the man has been entering corporate and residential buildings around downtown Chicago since December.
U.S. postal inspectors said Jonathan Minter, 37, was spotted on surveillance video using what appears to be a postal master key to open up an entire set of mailboxes in a building.
Jonathan Minter was identified as the suspect responsible for numerous apartment and condo building mail thefts between 2022 and 2024.
He said: "I can take care of you guys if you take care of me. I will give you money. This will cost me more," a police report said.
The robberies happened during the day in the 60617 zip code in the South Chicago neighborhood. The most recent robbery happened on Monday.
"It just sort of put me in touch with my parents' grief and the losses my family went through before I was even born."
During this season of giving, we're seeing some bad behavior.
During this season of giving, we’re seeing some bad behavior at a Chicago home. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
A postal worker accidentally dropped the vehicle keys which were picked up by a suspect.
The researchers told CBS 2’s Jermont Terry that a previous story of ours tipped them off that thousands of their surveys may have been lost.
They told CBS 2's Jermont Terry that a previous story of ours tipped them off that thousands of their surveys may have been lost.
This happened as U.S. Sen Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) proposes legislation that would put postal police back on the street to protect workers. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Andrea Fulgham reached out to CBS 2, frustrated with the U.S. Postal Service for holding her mail with no real explanation. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza is always investigating and got to the bottom of it.
Gustavo Balleza is set to be charged with 13 felony counts of burglary.
Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after starting the 2022-23 season 4-0.
Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21 carries. Williams ran nine times for 101 yards that included a 71-yard touchdown run that ended the scoring with 7:56 remaining.
People were willing to sacrifice their whole day to enjoy what some say are among the best tacos in the world.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
The Bulls led by as many as 22 in the third quarter, but the Knicks rallied and went ahead 123-121—and nearly won.
In some cases, such attacks have made their way to classrooms and college campuses.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the proposal Tuesday afternoon.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
The event is planned for Humboldt Park. It follows a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York City recently.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
A Michelin-starred taqueria in Mexico City joined up with a Chicago taqueria for the offering Wednesday, and foodies stood in line for hours. Charlie De Mar reports.
Ladies of Virtue is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and mentoring young Black girls.
CBS News Chicago reported Tuesday night on an Aldi that abruptly closed in the West Pullman neighborhood this past weekend—leaving residents with one less option for their shopping. But as Darius Johnson reports, a new investment is coming to the community—$200 million, to be exact.
Deputies found garbage, rotten food, soiled diapers and clothes, medical waste, and a great deal of evidence of drug use in the family's house, the Will County Sheriff's office said.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Police believe the shooting took place inside the home.
The undercover officer, a 32-year veteran of the force, suffered non-life-threatening injuries
But the nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after starting the 2022-23 season 4-0.
Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21 carries. Williams ran nine times for 101 yards that included a 71-yard touchdown run that ended the scoring with 7:56 remaining.
The Bulls led by as many as 22 in the third quarter, but the Knicks rallied and went ahead 123-121—and nearly won.
Wednesday was the first practice for Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator after taking over for the fired Shane Waldron.
The signs of success can be found all around Indiana's campus these days.
Deputies found garbage, rotten food, soiled diapers and clothes, medical waste, and a great deal of evidence of drug use in the family's house, the Will County Sheriff's office said.
No one was in custody late Wednesday.
Fmr. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stands trial on federal bribery, conspiracy, racketeering, and wire fraud.
The crew broke in a little after 4 a.m. stealing bottles of alcohol and then returned a second time later.
The victim was taken to an area hospital. It was not believed that anyone was in custody late Wednesday.
