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First-Class Mail

First-Class Mail & Postage | USPS First-Class Mail Mail in 1–5 Days First-Class Mail® service is an affordable and easy way to send envelopes and postcards. First-Class Mail Forever® stamps cost $0.82 (the current 1 oz price) and will never expire, even if the First-Class™ postage rate goes up. To send packages, see USPS Ground Advantage® service. Features & Pricing Mail delivered in 1–5 days Our best-priced service for items up to 13 oz Postmarking & Proof of Mailing: If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. To get an official record that you sent an item on a specific date, you can pay an extra service fee for a Certificate of Mailing. Proof of Delivery: First-Class Mail items are eligible for Delivery Confirmation™ services such as Certified Mail®. One price for up to 3.5 ounces with commercially priced letters and cards Prices based on shape and weight Standard Letter & Postcard Sizes Letters: Standard-sized, rectangular envelope stamps start at $0.82. Square, oversized, or unusually shaped envelope stamps start at $1.31. Postcards: Standard-sized, rectangular postcard stamps start at $0.65. Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.82. Large Envelopes: Large envelopes (flats) start at $1.69. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz; for large First-Class Mail envelopes, the maximum weight is 13 oz. All postcards and envelopes (or flats) must be rectangular, otherwise an additional charge may apply. Additional Charges for Irregular Mailpieces & Envelopes Nonmachinable Envelopes: Unusually shaped mail, like square or vertical envelopes, lumpy envelopes, rigid envelopes, and mail with clasps, string, or buttons, must be hand-canceled and are charged a nonmachinable surcharge even if they weigh less than 1 oz. Large Mailpieces: Letters that exceed the First-Class standard envelope maximum length, height, or thickness are charged large envelope (flat) prices. Large Envelopes (flats) Treated as Small Packages: Large First-Class envelopes (flats) that exceed maximum dimensions or are rigid, non-rectangular, or not uniformly thick are charged package prices and shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. Mailing Restrictions & Prohibitions There are specific regulations and standards for mailing restricted, prohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. For Businesses USPS understands what's most important to business customers: speed, affordability, security, and customer service. First-Class Mail commercial pricing is available for presorted letters and flats with a minimum quantity of 500 mailpieces. Automation discounts may also apply. One price up to 3.5 ounces for First-Class Mail presort and automation compatible letters and cards.

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Label Broker & Label Delivery Service

Label Broker & Label Delivery Service Print Shipping Labels Without a Printer Do you need to print a shipping label, but don't have a printer? USPS gives you several options: USPS Label Broker® Service: Bring your Label Broker ID (a QR Code®) to a Post Office™ location that has Label Broker at the counter or a Label Broker self-service kiosk and get it printed, free! USPS Label Delivery Service: For a fee, get a shipping label delivered directly to you. Someone Sent You a Label Broker ID (a QR Code) You're returning something to a store or sending something to a customer through an ecommerce platform, and they sent you an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). Here's what you do next to create your shipping label: You DO Have a Printer You got an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code), and you can print on your own printer. 1. Go to the Label Broker tool. 2. Type in the 8-10 character Label Broker ID (under the QR Code) and your ZIP Code™, then hit the "Download Label" button. 3. You'll download your prepaid shipping label (a PDF file). Print that label. 4. Pack and seal your package, and tape the shipping label to it. 5. Drop off your ready-to-ship package at a Post Office location (or schedule a free package pickup). You DON'T Have a Printer You got an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code), and you want USPS to print the shipping label for you. 1. Save the Label Broker ID on your phone. 2. Pack and seal your package. 3. Take your ready-to-ship package and the Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker. 4. Go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and scan the Label Broker ID (QR Code) on your phone. They'll do the rest! (Or, if the location has a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can do it yourself. Learn more.) Have more questions about Label Broker? See the Label Broker FAQ article. Find a Label Broker Location You're Sending a Package Using Click-N-Ship & You Want to Print a Label at the Post Office You're using Click-N-Ship® to make and pay for a shipping label for your package, but don't have your own printer. No problem, you can print your shipping label at a Post Office location. 1. Pay for your postage using Click-N-Ship. 2. When prompted, choose the option to "Print later at Post Office." 3. USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (QR Code followed by 8-10 characters). Save this email on your phone. 4. Pack and seal your package. 5. Take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker (suggested locations are listed in the email). 6. Go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and show them the Label Broker QR Code on your phone. They'll do the rest! Or, for locations with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can skip the line, get your label, and drop off your package. Learn more. Create a Label Save Time: Print Labels at Self-Service Kiosks Self-service kiosks are automated stations you can use for many USPS tasks, including printing prepaid shipping labels with Label Broker. 1. Create and pay for a shipping label using Click-N-Ship. 2. Choose the option to "Print later at Post Office." 3. USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). Save this email on your phone. (Or, if you're getting a Label Broker ID from a store or ecommerce platform, they'll email or text it to you.) 4. Find a USPS location with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, and take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to the kiosk. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to "Scan QR Code for Label" (or enter the 8-10 character Label Broker ID) when asked. 6. After the shipping label prints, stick it to your package. 7. Drop off your package at the drop-off area or receptacle. If you're not sure where, ask a Retail Associate. Find a Label Broker Self-Service Kiosk USPS Label Delivery Service When you use Click-N-Ship to create shipping labels online, you can add Label Delivery Service, where USPS will print and deliver you the physical labels for an additional $1.65 fee (per label). 1. Create a shipping label using Click-N-Ship. 2. Go to "Select Extra Services" and choose "Label Delivery—Outbound." 3. After you complete and pay for your label, your USPS letter carrier will deliver the printed label to your address. Create a Label For Businesses Label Broker Just like regular customers, small businesses can bring Label Broker IDs and their sealed and ready-to-ship packages to Post Office locations to print and send. Plus, if you're a business interested in offering Label Broker to your customers (so they can easily send you returns), learn more about how you can sign up. Learn More Label Delivery Service If you're using Click-N-Ship with a business account, not only can you request Label Delivery service for your outbound label (for a fee, USPS will send you the label for the package going to your customer); for an additional fee, we will send you a prepaid return label that your customer can use for painless returns. (You only get charged for the return postage if your customer uses the label.) Ship Now

Military & Diplomatic Mail

Military & Diplomatic Mail | USPS Special APO/FPO/DPO Supplies, Boxes, & Forms You can ship care packages to military addresses at domestic prices, even if you're sending mail overseas. USPS can help you with: - Free military shipping kits, addressing tips, and country-by-country guidance on what you can and can't send - Filling out customs forms (including more-detailed package descriptions now required for all countries) - Scheduling free package pickup when your shipment is ready to go Customs forms for all packages sent internationally now require more detailed item descriptions. Learn what you need to do. Free Shipping Supplies No matter where your loved ones are, you can use our free shipping supplies to brighten their day! Get Domestic Pricing Ship to an APO/FPO/DPO and you'll pay domestic prices. Shipping Restrictions Find out what you may ship internationally. Restrictions vary by country so review all guidelines carefully. Use Click-N-Ship for APO & FPO Sending Overseas. Click-N-Ship service allows you to create Priority Mail International and Priority Mail Express International postage and address labels. When you send an international package through military and diplomatic mail, follow the destination country's restriction policies and include customs forms when necessary. Click-N-Ship will guide you through the customs forms process. Sending to the U.S. Department of Defense employees sending packages to the U.S. from APO/FPO locations using Click-N-Ship may also use USPS Ground Advantage service. When shipping to the U.S., follow U.S. domestic restriction policies. Print Postage Labels Postmarks If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. Get Free Boxes You can order free Priority Mail APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Boxes online from The Postal Store, and your mail carrier will deliver them to right to your door at no charge. Military Guidelines & Country Regulations Click-N-Ship will alert you to some of the prohibitions and restrictions based on the 5-digit Military Post Office ZIP Code you're shipping to, but you are responsible for ensuring your package complies with the laws and regulations of the U.S. and the destination country. You often need a customs form to ship overseas. Click-N-Ship will also let you know which customs forms you need. Anyone sending an international package with an APO, FPO, or MPO ZIP Code in the return address needs to create a customs form online or fill out PS Form 2976-R before visiting a retail counter for the clerk to create the label. DPO Package Size Limits If you're sending a package to a DPO location, make sure the item doesn't exceed these maximum dimensions: - Length: 27 inches - Width: 14 inches - Height: 14 inches Addressing Military & Diplomatic Mail Each shipment to an APO/FPO/DPO needs the recipient's name, rank, and unit, and the APO/FPO/DPO address with the 9-digit ZIP Code. Always include a return address. Mail and shipments must be addressed to a specific person; addressing to "Any Service Member" is no longer permitted. To prevent mail from entering foreign mail networks, do not include city or country names in APO/FPO/DPO shipping addresses. Army/Air Post Office (APO) Example: PFC JOHN DOE PSC 3 BOX 4120 APO AE 09021 Fleet Post Office (FPO) Example: SEAMAN JOSEPH SMITH UNIT 100100 BOX 4120 FPO AP 96691 Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) Example: JOHN ADAMS UNIT 8400 BOX 0000 DPO AE 09498-0048 Schedule a Free Package Pickup Print your own shipping and postage label at home. When your package is ready, schedule a free Package Pickup and your mail carrier will pick it up during normal business hours. Tips for Sending Military & Diplomatic Mail Properly Prepare Your Shipment Whether shipping to domestic or overseas military and diplomatic Post Offices, make sure you follow the guidelines for preparing your box or envelope correctly so it arrives on time. Learn about size and weight requirements, calculating postage, and dropping off your shipment. How to Prepare International Shipments Tuck an Address Inside the Box It's a good idea to include a second piece of paper with the address inside the box, just in case something happens to damage the label on the outside. Be sure to include both the destination address and your return address on the spare copy. Keep Temperature in Mind Remember that outdoor conditions can affect the contents of your package. Desert temperatures typically exceed 100 degrees, which can damage delicate goods like electronics. Helpful Links and Contact Information APO/FPO/DPO inquiries: [email protected] Call USPS Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) Ask your local Post Office location

USPS Transit Time Map

USPS Transit Time Map View expected delivery times for domestic shipping services based on USPS service standards. Exceptions apply and delivery time is not guaranteed. New! Priority Mail® Next Day Our new next-day delivery option reaches over 72 million business and residential customers throughout the country. Get Started! Enter the 5-digit ZIP Code you're shipping from. Drag and zoom the map to see the area you're mailing to, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories. Available Services: - USPS Ground Advantage Below 1 lb - USPS Ground Advantage Over 1 lb - 70 lbs - Priority Mail - Priority Mail Next Day (Select ZIP Codes only) - First-Class Mail Letters and Flats - Package Services - Periodicals - Marketing Mail Priority Mail Next Day Details: With Priority Mail Next Day, the expected delivery date reflects a delivery time of 1 business day and is based on the specified origin, destination, and drop-off time in most cases. The expected delivery date does not come with a money-back guarantee. For any USPS Ground Advantage packages that contain HAZMAT, the service standards for USPS Ground Advantage Over 1 lb - 70 lbs apply. Sundays & Holidays: If you send mail on a Saturday or the day before a holiday, the Sunday or holiday is not included in the expected delivery time. Example: If you send mail with a 3-day service standard on Friday, the expected delivery date is Monday. If you send mail with a 3-day service standard on Saturday, the Sunday isn't included and the expected delivery date is Wednesday.

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Receive Mail & Packages

Receive Mail & Packages | USPS Enter a USPS Tracking® number in the search box to check the status of a package. Going out of town or want to change where your mail is delivered? Learn about all the ways to handle your incoming USPS® mail and packages and choose the best option. Get Informed Delivery Now both business and personal accounts can preview images of mail and manage incoming packages on one dashboard without entering tracking numbers. From the Informed Delivery® dashboard, you can also sign up for text or email notifications, schedule delivery alerts, request Redelivery, enter USPS Delivery Instructions®, and more. USPS Electronic Signature Online Informed Delivery for personal accounts includes USPS Electronic Signature Online® (USPS eSOL®), a feature that allows you to digitally sign for incoming packages that require a signature including Priority Mail Express®, Signature Confirmation™, and those insured for $500 or more. USPS carriers will leave your packages in your mailbox or at your preferred delivery location if they are too large to fit in your mailbox. Standard Forward Mail & Change of Address USPS is taking steps to increase security, combat identity theft, and further protect customers' information. When you submit a change of address request online, you need to take additional steps to verify your identity: Opt in online to receive a verification code or link on your mobile phone OR go to a Post Office location with an acceptable photo ID to complete the identity verification process in person. Pay the $1.25 identity verification fee. After your change of address request is approved, you'll get confirmation as well as instant access to valuable coupons provided by third-party retailers in your area. Your change of address request lasts for 12 months, but you can pay to extend it for 6, 12, or 18 more months. Premium Forwarding Mail For a weekly fee, you can have most mail sent to you each week with Premium Forwarding Service Residential®. The temporary service is available for periods as short as 2 weeks and up to 1 year. USPS Package Intercept With USPS Package Intercept® service, the sender (or authorized representative) can redirect domestic packages, letters, and flats with a tracking or extra services barcode as long as the items have not yet been delivered or released for delivery. Retail Senders can request to have a shipment redirected back to their address or to a Post Office location as Hold For Pickup. Commercial Senders through Business Customer Gateway can request to have a shipment redirected back to their address, to a new delivery address, or to a Post Office location as Hold For Pickup. Reserve a PO Box Reserving a PO Box is a great way to get your mail when and where you want it if you want to separate home and business mail or keep your address private. PO Boxes are available in a range of costs and sizes. Find one online, complete the application, pay with a credit card, and bring the printed form, emailed receipt, and two IDs to the Post Office. USPS Hold Mail If you're going out of town for a while, you can submit a USPS Hold Mail® request online and USPS will keep your mail safely at your local Post Office until you return. You can schedule the service for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 30 days in advance of your date or by 2 AM CST (Mon.–Sat.) on the start date. USPS requires you to create or sign in to your USPS.com account to verify your identity and current address before submitting a new online USPS Hold Mail request. Hold For Pickup Whether you're shipping from a retail store or printing your own shipping label with postage, you can always elect to Hold For Pickup. Hold For Pickup allows the recipient to collect a package at the local Post Office. Schedule Redelivery Service If USPS missed you when trying to deliver your package or mail, you can get it redelivered by making a request online. Use the tracking barcode for your item and schedule Redelivery on a day that's more convenient for you. In select markets, recipients can also schedule Redelivery to a USPS® Smart Locker. If you have your tracking number, you can also schedule Redelivery via USPS Tracking®. USPS Delivery Instructions If your package doesn't fit in your mailbox and you won't be home to receive it, you can provide USPS Delivery Instructions online and authorize your carrier to leave it in a specified location. Just track your package and select "Delivery Instructions." You can request that your package be left with a neighbor or held at a Post Office for pickup. For the cost of additional postage, you can have your package sent to a different domestic address. You can also change your shipping service option, upgrading to Priority Mail Express® service or Priority Mail® service, as well as add insurance and extra services. Service is only available for packages sent domestically and not available for packages sent to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. Other restrictions may apply.

Jazz Legend John Pizzarelli Headlines Elmhurst University's 30th June Jazz Festival

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Jazz Legend John Pizzarelli Headlines Elmhurst University's 30th June Jazz Festival

We use cookies to improve your experience. Please click Accept or read our Privacy Policy. We use cookies to improve your experience. Please click Accept or read our Privacy Policy. Home » News » John Pizzarelli Trio to Perform at June Jazz for 30th Anniversary Concert on June 20 The John Pizzarelli Trio, performing with the Elmhurst University Jazz Band, will headline the University’s June Jazz concert on June 20 as the popular summer event celebrates its 30th anniversary. John Pizzarelli is a world-renowned guitarist and vocalist whose jazz guitar interpretations of the Great American Songbook have been credited with renewing the popularity of jazz. Beyond the standards of Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mercer and Nat King Cole, Pizzarelli’s expansive repertoire includes the music of Paul McCartney, Antônio Carlos Jobim and Joni Mitchell. The New York Times calls Pizzarelli “one of the foremost interpreters of Jobim’s bossa nova classics.” With his trio and as a solo artist, he has recorded more than 20 albums and toured North America, South America, Asia and Europe. His most recent album, Dear Mr. Bennett (2026), is a heartfelt tribute to the late Tony Bennett. The Elmhurst University Jazz Band has performed across the country and around the world, and has appeared at the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Umbria Jazz Festival and many others. The band regularly appears with some of the top musicians in professional jazz. Recent guest artists have included The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, the Yellowjackets, Bobby Shew, Patti Austin, Denis DiBlasio, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bill Watrous, Patrick Williams and Doc Severinsen. June Jazz is free and open to the public. All are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to the concert, which begins at 6:30 p.m. on the mall of Elmhurst University’s beautiful arboretum campus. Guests are welcome to come early and enjoy this musical celebration of summer. For more information, call (630) 617-6186. 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 (630) 617-3400 [email protected] © 2026 Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University Summer Band Presents Costumed Sousa Tribute June 24

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Elmhurst University Summer Band Presents Americana Concert June 10

We use cookies to improve your experience. Please click Accept or read our Privacy Policy. We use cookies to improve your experience. Please click Accept or read our Privacy Policy. Home » Events » Summer Band Concert 2026 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7:00 p.m. Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel Contact Information Department of Music music@elmhurst.edu The Elmhurst University Summer Band will be presenting two concerts in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the Elmhurst University campus on June 10 and June 24, both at 7:00 pm. In honor of America 250 both concerts will be a celebration of Americana featuring patriotic music, music by American composers, and American favorites from Broadway to Hollywood. On June 24, it won’t be the Sousa Band, but it will look and sound like the Sousa Band. The Elmhurst University Summer Band will present a costumed reenactment of a turn-of-the-twentieth-century park, The concert will feature the fast-paced concert presentation in the same style that John Philip Sousa used to entertain large audiences, and which made him a household name throughout the United States. The concert that will feature overtures such as Franz von Suppe’s “Light Cavalry.” Elmhurst University’s Professor of Trumpet Dr. Chris O’Hara will be featured as Sousa’s famed cornet virtuoso Herbert L. Clarke. Elmhurst Professor of Voice Margaret Fox will be the featured soprano soloist as Marjorie Moody, “The Lady in White.” The concert also will feature novelty selections and additional music by the great composers, fulfilling Sousa’s dual function of entertaining the audience and bringing the best music available to the public. An audience sing-along of old-time 1890’s favorites will bring back lots of childhood memories and Tchaikovsky’s “Marche Slav” will be the grand finale. Of course, there will be marches performed which will stir the patriotic blood and which Sousa said, “will make a man with a wooden leg want to get up and march.” In our fast-paced technological world, we often yearn for a time that was slower and simpler, where song and great music could be heard on a summer evening on every street corner and in every park. You won’t want to miss this evening of special musical entertainment! Admission is free and parking is available in the West Lot or adjacent to the football stadium. + Google Calendar + iCal Export Share via Facebook Share via Twitter 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 (630) 617-3400 [email protected] © 2026 Elmhurst University

USPS Postal Inspection Service Emphasizes Mail Security

The Postal Inspection Service is standing guard and ready to help.