In a Soldier Field parking lot, 40 years ago Friday, David Meilahn bested 13 other early adopters in a promotional race to see who could activate their preinstalled car phones and make the first commercial cellular call in the U.S.
Related posts
-
Auto group adds two new electric vehicle dealerships in Lisle
Chicagoland Auto Group is adding two new electric vehicle dealerships in Lisle. VinFast opened Saturday and... -
‘A matter of our survival:’ Naperville restaurant owners ask city to reconsider gambling ban
Naperville restaurant owners say video gaming could provide a much needed lifeline as they struggle with... -
How a new program will keep hard-to-recycle items out of landfills
A new program arriving next month in several Lake County communities and townships targets hard-to-recycle items...