Commentator Aaron Freeman is a proud Chicagoan, but for the past several years, he's had a phone number with the area code 773. He's recently moved -- back into 312.

Chicago’s Loop and nearby surrounding areas would retain the 312 area code, and the rest of the city would be assigned 773 under a recommendation issued Monday by an aide to state utility ...

Spokeo reports that prestigious area codes like 212 in Manhattan and 310 in Beverly Hills symbolize status and regional pride ...

Anheuser-Busch secures a trademark for the 312 area code, marking a unique branding move.

Before 708 or 773, there was 312, the original Chicago area code that means something special to everyone who calls Chicago home.

The 212 area code is under attack! Those three little numbers may not be the perfect piece of Manhattan ownership you thought they were.

The additional area code will be issued starting Friday in the 708 area code region, which covers Chicago’s south and near west suburbs.

Illinois Lottery has added a few more zeros to the Chicago’s original 312 area code in two new drawings.