When Robert Bensko was growing up in the 1950s, all Chicago phone numbers came with the 312 area code. "Back then, an area code meant a specific area – Chicago was 312, all of central Illinois was 217 ...
Certain area codes have become status symbols, signaling affluence, influence and regional pride. Whether it's a Manhattan 212 number or a Chicago 312 number, these codes carry weight. In this story, ...