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National PCC Week - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The South Suburban PCC is pleased to share the following upcoming events:

USPS National and Illinois News

News from USPS National and USPS Great Lakes Area.
Barbie Stamps Set for Release At Collectors Convention This Summer
USPS News 06/05/2026 10:35
In 1959, a doll introduced as “The Original Teenage Fashion Model” — Barbie — stepped into the marketplace and quickly became an icon and symbol of limitless possibilities. As the 1985 advertising jingle proclaimed, “We girls can do anything!” The Postal Service will honor that world of possibilities with 10 new stamps featuring Barbie dressed to portray 10 different careers.
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U.S. Postal Service Will be Closed in Observance of Juneteenth, June 19
USPS News 06/05/2026 08:00
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Saturday, June 20.
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USPS rededicates its Figures of the American Revolution stamps
USPS News 05/29/2026 08:36
BOSTON — A special rededication of the Figures of the American Revolution stamps took place today at the 2026 Boston World Exposition as part the stamp show’s honoring heroes theme day.
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USPS issues North American Soccer stamp
USPS News 05/28/2026 12:50
OSTON — The U.S. Postal Service issued its North American Soccer stamp today at the 2026 Boston World Exposition as part of the stamp show’s sports theme day.
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DHL eCommerce and USPS enter $10 billion - plus, long term exclusive agreement
USPS News 05/28/2026 10:09
WESTON, FL — DHL eCommerce announced a new exclusive multi-year contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for last-mile parcel delivery services in the U.S. At an expected value well over $10 billion (USD), the agreement is unprecedented in the 25-year DHL eCommerce-USPS relationship and positions both organizations for long-term competitive success.
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Reminder: U.S. Postal Service Will be Closed in Observance of Memorial Day, May 25
Illinois News Releases 05/13/2026 09:12
ILLINOIS — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, May 26.
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The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive
Illinois News Releases 04/30/2026 10:11
ILLINOIS — Saturday, May 9th marks the 34th anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.
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MEDIA EVENT: Tour New Sorting and Delivery Center in Hammond
Illinois News Releases 04/20/2026 11:10
A guided tour of the new Hammond Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC) highlighting updated operations, state-of-the-art package sorting technology, facility upgrades, and Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs). Interviews will be available following the tour.
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Presidents Day Reminder: Post Offices Are Closed, but Customers Still Have Convenient USPS Options
Illinois News Releases 02/12/2026 08:55
ILLINOIS — The U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers in Illinois that Post Office locations will be closed and regular mail delivery will not occur on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
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USPS Makes It Easy To Send Something Real This Valentine’s Day
Illinois News Releases 02/09/2026 16:21
USPS Makes It Easy To Send Something Real This Valentine’s Day
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