1st Ward

Customer Advisory Council

Chicago, IL 60618, 60622, 60642, 60647

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"Helpful Hints for Better Mail Service" provided by USPS

Your local post office Customer Advisory Council (CAC) for the 1st Ward is posting
this list from the Post Office that customers may want to use to improve their mail delivery.

The list was jointly compiled by Chicago Postmaster Gloria Tyson's office and Alderman Flores 1st Ward staff.

STATEMENT BY USPS: "At the Chicago Post Office,our letter carriers have one basic job: deliver your mail promptly and to the right address. They're happy to provide that service day in and day out, through rain, sleet and snow - after all, 'service' is in our name! But there are a few things you and/or your building manager can do to help speed delivery of your mail."

Click on any "Do" or "Don't" for a more complete explanation.

Make sure your mailbox is in working order.


Don't let mail pile up in your mailbox.


Make sure names and apartment numbers are labeled on mailboxes.


Don't leave former residents' names on mailboxes.


Use key keeper boxes to provide access to indoor mailboxes.


Don't move your mailbox without telling us.


Make sure stairs and railings are safe.


Don't move without telling us your new address.


Tell everyone who sends you mail to use your complete address.


Don't write on the mail.


Don't let your kids take mail directly from the carrier.


Don't let your dog run loose while your carrier is making deliveries.


Tell us how we're doing.


Don't let your kids play behind a Postal vehicle.



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