Lake Park Postal Store Now Open for Business

CHICAGO, IL — The new Lake Park Postal Store, located at 1510 E. 55th St., officially opened for business Saturday, November 15. It replaces the retail unit that was housed in the basement of the former Food Co-op in the Hyde Park Shopping Plaza.

The Lake Park Postal Store is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

The Postal Store operates as part of the Henry McGee Station, 4601 S. Cottage Grove, which serves the 60615 and 60653 zip codes in the Hyde Park neighborhood. It features 272 new Post Office Boxes that are available for rent.

“We are very excited about providing this more convenient, dedicated space for our customers,” said Jacquelyn Greco, Henry McGee Station manager.

The Lake Park Postal Store will welcome the community to its grand opening Thursday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call the Henry McGee Station at (773) 924-9052.

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