Identify your telephone number as a 10-digit number and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, ...

The change for the 10-digit dialing will go into effect on October 24. And some businesses across southern Illinois will now begin to add the 618 to the front of their number.

Residents who have a phone number with an 810 area code will have to update their contact lists as the Federal Communications Commission will now require a 10-digit phone call. As of Sunday, users ...