Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans: Breaking down Chicago area codes

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Breaking down Chicago area codes

When you receive a phone call or text message, the three-digit area code it comes from signifies a lot. Someone's phone number teaches you about their hometown or place of work, which can instantly be means to connect.

The more I meet people in Chicago, the more I realize how confident people are in where they currently live or grew up. People love to boast about their whereabouts, so I broke down how I explain the various area codes here. Enjoy!

312- Classy Chicago

773- I can say I'm from Chicago, but I'm actually further north

847- I grew up in Cook County and want you to know it

630 and 708- I love my South or West suburb more than you love your dog

815- I'm a poser that's not really from Chicago

224- I was really delayed in getting a cell phone

219- I think I'm from Chicago but I'm actually from Northwest Indiana

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IrinaMarch 5, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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