USPS

USPS mail carriers follow strict federal rules, and not all holiday gifts are allowed. Before you leave a treat in the mailbox, here’s exactly what your carrier can legally accept, and what could get them in trouble.

USPS, UPS, and FedEx have released their 2025 shipping cutoffs, and some dates are earlier than you might expect. See the deadlines you need to avoid late Christmas deliveries.

Thanksgiving is the time for gratitude and graciousness, and one Illinois family has an excellent reason to celebrate in 2024.

More prices are being raised in America and that probably doesn't surprise you...

These slight changes will add up over time.

You would think receiving an unexpected package would be a pleasant surprise. The truth is it's the beginning of a dangerous scam that is already causing big problems for many in Illinois as the feds shared a warning about why this goes so very wrong.

Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account.

There's one thing you need to do before you leave for vacation.

My dad worked for the United States Postal Service in Missouri for more than 30 years. I mention this because I take instructions from the postal service seriously. Know that the USPS is insisting that Missouri residents check their mailboxes right now.

There's one chore you might not have done during the long weekend.