After 15 long years of delays, the long-awaited 447 area code is finally ready to overlay the long-standing 217 code. On Feb. 27, any person making a local call in central Illinois must dial all 10 ...

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Commerce Commission on Monday announced a new area code — 447 — is coming to central Illinois. The new 447 area code will “overlay” the existing 217 area code to address the ...

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 — ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A vast section of Illinois covered by the 217 area code is about to get some new digits. The Illinois Commerce Commission announced this week that it will introduce 447 as an ...

The 447 area code will be assigned to new accounts beginning March 27, and it may be awhile before it is even noticed. Meanwhile, 217 number holders need to reprogram numbers in cellphone contact ...