Decatur, Illinois (English Wikipedia)

"Past Winners of the All-America City Award". National Civic League. Winning Communities – 1960. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013. Retrieved April 25, 2013.

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"DCR 1650 Am". Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.

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Kane, Joseph Nathan; Alexander, Gerard L. (1965). Nicknames of Cities and States of the U.S.. The Scarecrow Press. p. 66. LCCN 65-13550 – via Internet Archive.
"Playtown USA". Retrieved November 28, 2017.

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Wilson, John K. (December 21, 2000). "Price-Fixer to the World". Bankrate.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2003.

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"1920s Chicago Bears". Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2014.

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BET: "Decatur's Scars Still Show Decade After Expulsions" Archived November 25, 2009, at the Wayback Machine November 23, 1999

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Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.

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Interstate Commerce Commision [sic], Report of the Accident Investigation Occuring [sic] on the Norkfolk And Western Railway, Decatur, IL Archived July 31, 2023, at the Wayback Machine - NTSB at ROSAP

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"Feature Story: Game-Changer In The Heartland". Business Facilities. Archived from the original on June 25, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

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"P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Decatur city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 30, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
"Decatur city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
"P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Decatur city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 21, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
"P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Decatur city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.

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"City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. U.S. Department of Commerce. March 2025. Archived from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
"Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022.
"Decatur city, Illinois (Data in Table 2)". Southern and Western Regions Experienced Rapid Growth This Decade. May 21, 2020. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2020.

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"G001 – Geographic Identifiers – 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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"Decatur city, Illinois". Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010. US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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"2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
"2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
"2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2026.

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"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
Geography Division (December 22, 2020). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map - Macon County, IL (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 1, 2026. - Text list

chicagotribune.com (Global: 143^rd place; English: 80^th place)

Chicago Tribune: "Deadlock In Decatur: Teens Charged In Stadium Fistfight Jackson Challenges Expulsions In Court, Vows New Showdown" Archived January 1, 2026, at the Wayback Machine November 10, 1999
"Midwestern cities continue to lose population. Two of the fastest-shrinking are in Illinois". Chicago Tribune. June 8, 2020. Archived from the original on June 12, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.

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CNN: "Jesse Jackson arrested in Illinois high school protest" Archived October 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine November 16, 1999
"CNN: "Decatur school board refuses to budge on expulsions" November 17, 1999". Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2022.

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"Comet Automobile Company Records Accession1771" (PDF). www.dalnet.lib.mi.us. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.

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"Decatur Airport". decatur-parks.org. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
"Decatur Park District – Decatur Park District". decatur-parks.org. Archived from the original on October 9, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
"Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) – Decatur Park District". decatur-parks.org. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

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"Decatur Mayor and City Council". City of Decatur Illinois. Archived from the original on February 26, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2011.

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"WXFM 99.3/WDKR 107.3". decaturchamber.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

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"Decatur Christian School". Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.

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"ADM, InnovaFeed announce construction of world's largest insect protein facility in Decatur, Illinois". November 19, 2020. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
"Industries Here". decaturedc.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2019.

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"Decatur-Forsyth Classic". decaturforsythclassic.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

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"The Decaturian". Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2015.

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City of Decatur, IL. "Neighborhood Map". Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2019.

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"History". decaturlibrary.org. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

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"Decatur Magazine". Archived from the original on May 2, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.

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"Decatur Sister Cities". Decatur Sister Cities Committee. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020.

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"St. Patrick School". Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2019.

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"Decatur Tribune". Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.

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"Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Illinois – DMH Cares About Your Health". dmhcares.org. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

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"Decatur Public Schools / Overview". dps61.org. Archived from the original on April 4, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
"William Harris Learning Academy". Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"American Dreamer STEM Academy". Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Baum Elementary School". Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Dennis Lab School". Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Franklin Grove Elementary School". Archived from the original on April 16, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Hope Academy". Archived from the original on June 12, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Johns Hill Magnet School". Archived from the original on June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Montessori Academy for Peace". Archived from the original on June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Muffley Elementary School". Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Parsons Elementary School". Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Pershing Early Learning Center". Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"South Shores Elementary School". Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"Stephen Decatur Middle School". Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
"William Harris Learning Academy". Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.

economist.com (Global: 331^st place; English: 272^nd place)

The Economist: "Jesse Jackson's wrong target" Archived October 26, 2023, at the Wayback Machine November 25, 1999

effinghamdailynews.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Reid, Tony (July 22, 2019). "45 years later, memories of the 1974 Decatur rail yard explosion remain fresh". Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2022.

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"Sky West Selected to Provide Air Service in Decatur for Next 3 Years". November 18, 2021.

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"Sweetner Settlement for ADM". FoodNavigator. June 18, 2004.^{[dead link]}

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"Decatur, IL Tank Cars Explode, July 1974". gendisasters.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

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"Top 25 Cities for Global Trade | Global Trade Magazine". Archived from the original on June 7, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.

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Smith, Sheila (April 30, 2009). "Decatur original: Visitors can see log cabin courthouse where Lincoln practiced law". Herald and Review. Archived from the original on May 6, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
Ingram, Ron (July 14, 2007). "Ties to Lincoln draw state GOP convention to Decatur". Herald & Review. Decatur, Illinois.
Lusvardi, Chris; Petty, Allison (May 8, 2015). "City Limitless extols Decatur area's potential". Herald & Review. Decatur, Illinois: Lee Enterprises. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
Perry, Scott (October 28, 2019). "Mueller Water Products breaks ground for state-of-the-art foundry in Decatur". Decatur Herald & Review. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
Petty, Allison (March 26, 2015). "Gleason promises he won't let city down". Herald&Review. Decatur, Illinois: Lee Enterprises. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
"Unanimous council appoints Moore Wolfe mayor". August 18, 2015. Archived from the original on August 21, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
"Decatur mourning death of Mayor Mike McElroy on Friday". July 17, 2015. Archived from the original on July 20, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
"In historic moment, Moore Wolfe secures Decatur mayor win". April 4, 2017. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.

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"Holy Family Catholic School". Archived from the original on November 22, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

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"Abraham Lincoln's First Political Speech Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Archived from the original on January 3, 2026. Retrieved November 15, 2025.

idaillinois.org (Global: low place; English: 5,320^th place)

"Greetings from Decatur Illinois, Soy Bean Capital of the World". idaillinois.org. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

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"Conferences Affiliated Schools". ihsa.org. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved October 28, 2014.

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"Illinois Cities by Population". www.illinois-demographics.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021.

illinois.edu (Global: 1,178^th place; English: 745^th place)

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"The Decatur Transfer House". H. George Friedman, Jr. Archived from the original on March 13, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

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"Community Profiles". .illinoisbiz.biz. November 18, 2013. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.

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Staff (July 27, 1879). "Obituary, Major Sheridan Wait". Chicago Daily Tribune. Vol. XXXIX. p. 3. Archived from the original on October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019 – via Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers (Lib. of Congress). In early life he was of the Democratic persuasion, and just before the War was elected major of Decatur on the Union ticket.
Staff (March 15, 1860). "Spring Elections (Decatur, Ill.)". The Press and Tribune. Vol. XIII, no. 220. Chicago, Illinois. p. 1. Archived from the original on October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019 – via Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers (Lib. of Congress). S. Wait, Democratic candidate for Mayor in Decatur, was elected by 132 majority, on Monday of last week;

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Kane, Joseph Nathan; Alexander, Gerard L. (1965). Nicknames of Cities and States of the U.S.. The Scarecrow Press. p. 66. LCCN 65-13550 – via Internet Archive.

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"Home | Symetra Professional Golfers | Tour Schedule, Leaderboard & News | Symetra Tour". Lpgafuturestour.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2014.

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"Lutheran School Association of Decatur". Archived from the original on July 23, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.

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"Midwest Inland Port". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.

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"Past Winners". All-America City Winners (Search interface – filter on year 1960 and state Illinois to show Decatur; or search for Decatur, which returns Illinois as one of the search results.). National Civic League. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2019.

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Martin, J. Neely (April 18, 1951). "24,000 Ballot; Davis, Holmes Join Council". The Decatur Review. Vol. 74, no. 92. p. 28. Archived from the original on October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.

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"National Weather Service, Lincoln IL – Macon County Tornadoes Since 1950". Crh.noaa.gov. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2014.

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"Station: Decatur, IL". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 21, 2021.

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Reeves, Hope (May 25, 2012). "Who Made That Fly Swatter?". The New York Times. No. Magazine. Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
"Tank-Car Explosion Injures 129 Persons In Illinois Rail Yard". The New York Times. July 20, 1974. Archived from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
Kilborn, Peter T. (December 14, 2001). "An Illinois Tire Plant Closes and a Way of Life Fades". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
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New York Times: "7 Students Charged in a Brawl That Divides Decatur, Ill." Archived April 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine November 10, 1999
New Tork Times: "7 Students Charged in a Brawl That Divides Decatur, Ill." Archived April 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine November 10, 1999

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"Our Lady of Lourdes School". Archived from the original on June 19, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.

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The Bloomington Pantagraph: "Decatur's scars still show decade after expulsions" Archived April 17, 2023, at the Wayback Machine November 23, 1999
Richey, Scott (March 13, 2013). "Central State 8 eagerly adds Decatur schools". Archived from the original on March 16, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2014.

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"Architecture – Adolph Mueller House". Pbs.org. Archived from the original on August 18, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2014.

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"The Prairie School Traveler". The Prairie School Traveler. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.

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"22 Fun Facts About Decatur, Illinois". Sams/Hockaday & Associates, Inc. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.

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"Decatur Municipal Band - History". Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2018.

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"St. Teresa High School". Archived from the original on January 13, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2008.

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"History of the Decatur Staleys / Chicago Bears". Archived from the original on September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.

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"St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, Illinois – Exceptional Health Care". stmarysdecatur.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

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"Decatur Mayor Mike McElroy passes away". Archived from the original on July 21, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.

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"NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.

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"P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Decatur city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 30, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
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"Abraham Lincoln's First Political Speech Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Archived from the original on January 3, 2026. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
Smith, Sheila (April 30, 2009). "Decatur original: Visitors can see log cabin courthouse where Lincoln practiced law". Herald and Review. Archived from the original on May 6, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
Reeves, Hope (May 25, 2012). "Who Made That Fly Swatter?". The New York Times. No. Magazine. Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
"Greetings from Decatur Illinois, Soy Bean Capital of the World". idaillinois.org. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
"Past Winners of the All-America City Award". National Civic League. Winning Communities – 1960. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
"Past Winners". All-America City Winners (Search interface – filter on year 1960 and state Illinois to show Decatur; or search for Decatur, which returns Illinois as one of the search results.). National Civic League. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
"Tank-Car Explosion Injures 129 Persons In Illinois Rail Yard". The New York Times. July 20, 1974. Archived from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
"Decatur, IL Tank Cars Explode, July 1974". gendisasters.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
Reid, Tony (July 22, 2019). "45 years later, memories of the 1974 Decatur rail yard explosion remain fresh". Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
Interstate Commerce Commision [sic], Report of the Accident Investigation Occuring [sic] on the Norkfolk And Western Railway, Decatur, IL Archived July 31, 2023, at the Wayback Machine - NTSB at ROSAP
"National Weather Service, Lincoln IL – Macon County Tornadoes Since 1950". Crh.noaa.gov. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
Lusvardi, Chris; Petty, Allison (May 8, 2015). "City Limitless extols Decatur area's potential". Herald & Review. Decatur, Illinois: Lee Enterprises. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
Chicago Tribune: "Deadlock In Decatur: Teens Charged In Stadium Fistfight Jackson Challenges Expulsions In Court, Vows New Showdown" Archived January 1, 2026, at the Wayback Machine November 10, 1999
New York Times: "7 Students Charged in a Brawl That Divides Decatur, Ill." Archived April 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine November 10, 1999
The Bloomington Pantagraph: "Decatur's scars still show decade after expulsions" Archived April 17, 2023, at the Wayback Machine November 23, 1999
New Tork Times: "7 Students Charged in a Brawl That Divides Decatur, Ill." Archived April 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine November 10, 1999
CNN: "Jesse Jackson arrested in Illinois high school protest" Archived October 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine November 16, 1999
"CNN: "Decatur school board refuses to budge on expulsions" November 17, 1999". Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
Chicago Tribune: "Decatur Debate Turns Into 3-ring Act " November 15, 1999
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