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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The new 730 area code is now here in southern Illinois. Due to the high demand of new telephone numbers, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved bringing in the new 730 area ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A new area code is being added to the 217 territory in central Illinois. The area code will be 447. The Illinois Commerce Commission says new phone numbers with the new area code ...

Illinois residents with 618, 309 or 708 area codes are being asked to dial 10 digits beginning April 24 to make local and long-distance calls to get in practice for a mandatory change on Oct. 24.

An updated map of area codes in Illinois that will be in effect as of March 29, 2021. Reporter An updated map of area codes in Illinois that will be in effect as of March 29, 2021. CHAMPAIGN — ...