I was born and have lived in Decatur, IL my whole life. Most of you have probably never heard of it, but it's directly central in Illinois and has a population of about 75,000-76,000. There's a pretty high crime rate out here. For as long as I can remember, everyone here has called it "Little Chicago". I guess it was also a fairly speak-easy town during prohibition. Supposedly guys from The Outfit and gangsters from St. Louis used this place as a cool off spot. I don't know if I necessarily believe that but I'm a member or two from The Outfit has been out this way. Also supposedly Al Capone came here a time or two...I don't believe that one lol.

One more piece of trivia:

There's a very small town called Maroa about ten or fifteen miles from Decatur; Dion (Dean) O'Banion was born there.