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Area code change means pocket change for printers

  • Date: Aug. 31, 1989
  • Source: Skokie Review, Thursday, August 31, 1989, p. 5
  • Author: 0
  • Summary: Illinois Bell will add a second area code for the Chicago area, thus creating 7 million new phone numbers. Beginning November 11, Skokie's new area code number will be 708.
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