State Senator Doris Turner is calling on the U.S. Postmaster General to bring mail sorting operations back to Springfield.

Turner sent a letter this week after hearing continued concerns from Central Illinois residents about delays since mail processing was moved to St. Louis. She says the change has created serious problems, including late delivery of prescriptions, rent payments, paychecks, and bills.

Earlier this year, the Springfield Packaging and Distribution Center was converted into a Local Processing Center, shifting operations out of state. Turner says she is working with federal partners as the community pushes for the return of local mail sorting.

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