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Published in the Republic-Times on Aug. 28, 2024
Per the National Newspaper Association, the U.S. Postal Service has again proposed to lower public expectations for mail delivery, having already shown it is not reliably delivering mail on time in many areas.
The USPS recently filed a petition for a review of proposed new service standards with the Postal Regulatory Commission. The announcement states that if a newspaper is further than 50 miles from a new regional processing and distribution center, an additional day would likely be added to expected delivery times for any mail that entered into the newspaper's local post office.
NNA Chair John Galer, who serves on the USPS Mailers Technical Advisory Committee, said this announcement will draw attention to USPS' current failures and cause the public to have even less confidence in mail service.
Galer said the NNA would participate in the PRC's review of this latest USPS request.
In July, the USPS raised postal rates for the second time in 2024.
"There is no question that USPS has severe financial problems," he said. "It was supposed to produce more than a billion dollars in profit this year under its new 'Delivering for America' plan. Instead, it looks like losses of close to $7 billion will be reported. The mail is changing. There is less of it. We agree with USPS' statement about that. But USPS has been driving its mailers away with postage increases that have risen several times faster than inflation; at the same time it is delivering mail slower. That certainly results in less mail. Now it wants a reward for its predictions of less mail. At some point, Congress has to step in to protect rural America."
To file a complaint, call 1-800-275-8777 or visit usa.gov/postal-service-complaints.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2024 Press Release Contact Information: Damon Schuldt rescue14me@yahoo.com
Illinois Fire Service Conference coming soon
The Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts (IAFPD) and the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) are pleased to announce their combined conference at the Peoria Civic Center on Sept. 15-18, 2024. Titled the Illinois Fire Service Conference (IFSC), this event spans four days and includes a memorial service honoring fallen firefighters and friends of the fire service, numerous educational classes including nationally know keynote speakers, a large vendor exhibit showcasing equipment and services while supporting the event, along with social networking opportunities, just to name a few. “If you are involved in the fire service in any way, this conference is for you” states Damon Schuldt, IAFPD board member and IFSC Conference co-chair. The IFCA will also host its annual Officer installation Dinner and President’s Reception on Tuesday evening. Added again this year will be opportunities to obtain Emergency Medical continuing education credits and pension board training hours. Ray Larson, deputy fire chief and IFSC Conference co-chair said “Months of planning by many dedicated people has come together to bring high quality educational programs to fire service professionals.” For additional information and to register for the conference, please visit IAFPD.org or illinoisfirechiefs.org The IFSC is a collaborative event sponsored by the IAFPD and the IFCA.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2024 Contact Information: Katie O'Brien (708) 852-4550 katie.ob2022@gmail.com
Katie O'Brien earns NAR designation in senior real estate
GRANT PARK, Illinois — Katie O’Brien with VRS Village Realty Inc has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the SRES® Council of the National Association of REALTORS®. Katie O’Brien joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers ages 55 and older. "Working with seniors to meet their housing needs requires an expert understanding of their lifestyle and financial needs, and the SRES® designation means that a REALTOR® has that understanding," said Jennifer Rzeszewski, vice president and executive director of the Center for REALTOR® Development. "Whether they are buying, selling, relocating, or refinancing, seniors can be confident that a REALTOR® with their SRES® designation will be able to help them every step of the way." SRES® Council, founded in 2007, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 15,000 active members of the organization worldwide. The National Association of REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. For more information, visit SRES.realtor.
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