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.

The city of Chicago will have a new area code starting in November: 872. The 872 number is the city’s third area code and will overlay the current area, the Illinois Commerce Commission announced ...

The Illinois Commerce Commission says the city will begin use of the new area code next Saturday. The commission also says next Saturday is the first day of 11-digit dialing in the city. That means ...

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 ...

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 ...

November 7, 2009 (CHICAGO) Chicagoans can now add 872 to the list of its area codes. The addition means everyone will have to dial a few extra numbers to place a call. People using landline phones ...

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.