Some Area Post Offices On "Study" List To Close

More than 200 Illinois post offices are on the possible chopping block as the postal service looks to save money.  The USPS says it's not a done deal yet, but they're conducting studies across the state to determine which of the offices should be closed.  Area post offices on the “study” list include Arlington, Bureau, Dover, Kasbeer, Mineral, New Bedford, Seatonville, Van Orin and Putnam County.  Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe says a physical post office is no longer necessary for customers.  He says many of them are taking care of their postal needs online, on their smart phones, or at their local shopping centers.