Is it legal to keep a misdelivered package? What Illinois law says

Source State Journal Register
Original Load Date Dec. 9, 2025, 4:02 p.m.
Last Updated Dec. 9, 2025, 4:02 p.m.
Original URL https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2025/12/09/can-you-keep-package-accidentally-delivered-to-you-in-illinois-federal-law-usps/87627859007/

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The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for online retailers, mail carriers and [ package delivery services ][1] alike. As a result, mistakes are sometimes made. Everyone's had an experience where they excitedly pick up a package delivered to their doorstep, only to read someone ...