$150,000 reward offered for arrest in robbery of postal worker in Chicago
The robbery occurred at 12:28 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in the area of 925 N. Francisco Ave.
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The robbery occurred at 12:28 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in the area of 925 N. Francisco Ave.
The robberies both happened on the city's West Side.
Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service are hiring for all sorts of seasonal positions.
A reward for an armed robbery of a letter carrier in south suburban Harvey was upped to a staggering $150,000 this week.
More and more postal workers have been targeted in crimes - robbed at gunpoint, pistol whipped, and even shot. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Workers told CBS 2’s Tara Molina on Friday that enough still is not being done to protect them.
A reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the suspects – who are considered armed and dangerous. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
A reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the suspects – who are considered armed and dangerous.
Police said a robber in a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask pointed a gun at the postal workers and stole their mail.
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Those who might have been affected were asked to monitor their financial accounts or credit profiles for fraudulent activity.
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.
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.
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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 use to steal mail.
Two distribution centers in the Chicago area are looking for equipment and maintenance mechanics.
Two distribution centers in the Chicago area are looking for equipment and maintenance mechanics.
Many times, stolen mail comes out of a mail collection box because someone has access to the arrow key that gets them inside.
Customers are asked to leave bags containing non-perishable food items next to their mail boxes on Saturday.
If you're looking for a job, the united states postal service might be looking for you.
They're looking to fill a variety of positions across their Chicago and suburban locations.
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Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
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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.
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Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
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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.
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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.
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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.
