CHICAGO, March 29, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley accepted the book to the city today: the new 2006 Chicago AT&T Yellow Pages (formerly SBC Yellow Pages) published by R.H. Donnelley (NYSE:RHD). More than 2.1 million copies of the Chicago AT&T Yellow Pages and the new Chicago "Plus" directories are being distributed to businesses and residents throughout the city.
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Since Reuben H. Donnelley published the first classified directory in Chicago 120 years ago, his company still continues to provide Chicago residents with products to help them find the information they need whenever, wherever and however they want. Residents can also search for businesses online at www.chicagolandyp.com.
In addition to the new name, the directory offers other new features. A welcome letter from Mayor Daley greets readers and is followed by a new 184-page front-of-book section that contains a wealth of information about things to do and see in Chicago. In addition to a calendar of events and Chicago street maps, it contains a complete Navy Pier Guide, shopping and mall guides, dining and entertainment guide, city and suburban zip codes, CTA & Metro maps, airport maps and museum information.
This year the directory cover features a photo highlighting the return of one of Chicago's favorite events, the Tall Ships(r) festival. The event, which will be held August 3 - 9, 2006, is a celebration of the city's rich maritime history. R.H. Donnelley is a sponsor of this year's festival.
About R.H. Donnelley
R.H. Donnelley ("RHD") is one of the nation's leading Yellow Pages and online local commercial search companies. The company has more than 4,000 employees operating in 28 states across the United States. Every day, consumers rely on the company's more than 600 directories, online city guides, and search websites to find businesses that provide the services they need. RHD's directories, which have a circulation of approximately 73 million, are marketed under three of the industry's most recognized brands: AT&T Yellow Pages (formerly SBC Yellow Pages) in Illinois and Northwest Indiana; Dex(r) and Sprint Yellow Pages(r). R.H. Donnelley's expanding presence on the Internet now includes the Best Red Yellow Pages(r) brand at bestredyp.com(r), in our AT&T Yellow Pages markets at CHICAGOLANDYP.com and local search services through DexOnline(r) at www.dexonline.com. Visit www.rhd.com for more information.
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Barkley Evergreen & Partners Public Relations
April Reins
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