The Joliet post office on McDonough Street will be open the first three Sundays of December to accommodate people sending holiday gifts via mail.

Hours will be 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 2, 9 and 16 at the main office, 2000 McDonough St. Customers can also take care of other post office needs, including purchasing stamps and processing passports.

The U.S. Postal Service recommends these dates for items to be mailed to ensure delivery by Christmas:

• Dec. 10: Priority Mail International
• Dec. 11: Express Mail International
• Dec. 14: Parcel Post
• Dec. 20: First-Class Mail
• Dec. 21: Priority Mail
• Dec. 22: Express Mail

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