Wanting a skype number in Chicago IL

I have just purchased a subcription for unlimited calls to the USA for a year.
I also want my friend to be able to phone me from his mobile in Chicago IL, so i was trying to puchase a skype number, so i put the state in then i went to put the area code it but it would not let me, no numbers came up either!! so i thought i would select another state and did quite a few and the same thing happened with them.
How can i find out if there are any skype numbers available? or is there a problem with getting a number for the USA ?
Thanks

marky000 wrote:
The following however suggests such a trick may not be possible : "Note that before you can set up a Skype Number for certain countries, you need to provide proof of residence." (although since I am in Australia at the moment and a resident, it shuldnt be a problem for me).
this only applies to CERTAIN countries (the majority of countries where Skype Nunbers are offered do not have this restriction) -- click here for more details https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA256/how-do-i-set-up-my-skype-number#4
otherwise Skype Numbers work as you have outlined -- you get an Australian number that the expected callers will ideally call at local rates, and your signed in Skype client magically rings wherever in the world you are physically located
buy a calling subscription before buying your Skype Number and you qualify for up to a 50% discount on your Skype Number (depending on the subscription length that you choose)
Regards,
Neil

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