Get ready to dial a new area code in Chicago this fall: 872. It’s been almost 13 years since 773 went into service for Chicago’s northern, western and southern neighborhoods, and in July that area ...

Chicago will officially start use of its third area code, 872, next Saturday. The Illinois Commerce Commission says that also will be the first day of 11-digit dialing for everyone in the city.

CHICAGO — The city of Chicago will soon be getting a new area code. Starting Nov. 7, the 872 area code will be used for new phone customers in the city. Existing customers will keep their current ...

CHICAGO — Chicago will officially start use of its third area code, 872, next week. The Illinois Commerce Commission says the city will begin use of the new area code next Saturday. The commission ...

CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago has a new telephone area code, and that means more numbers to dial across the city. The new 872 area code was rolled out this weekend. Now, callers will have to dial ...

Starting Nov. 7, the 872 area code will be used for new phone customers in the city. Existing customers will keep their current numbers. The Illinois Commerce announced plans for the overlay Monday.