CHICAGO, IL — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy visited Chicago today, to meet with local leadership and discuss the ongoing implementation of the Postal Service’s bold and innovative Delivering for America 10-year plan.

During his visit, DeJoy toured the Cardiss Collins Processing and Distribution Center in downtown Chicago. He said the Postal Service’s vision for the future includes becoming the preferred delivery provider in the country by:

• Delivering mail and packages to each American household and business six and seven days a week in a reliable and affordable manner;

• Establishing easily accessible USPS retail centers in every community;

• Building a modern processing and transportation network with technology enabled carriers using new vehicles;

• Having postmasters serve as leaders of commerce in local communities;

• Being a preferred employer with a stable and vibrant workforce with established career paths; and

• Operating with precision and covering the organization’s costs.

“We are focused on improving mail and package delivery service across the nation and here in Chicago. With our Delivering for America plan, we are making the necessary changes that ensure we are providing the reliable and affordable service the people of Chicago expect and deserve,” said DeJoy. “We have a strong local team in place, and we are fully committed to being the best delivery provider for all our customers’ mailing and shipping needs.”

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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