After years of population decline, Decatur is annexing hundreds of properties. Here’s why. – Herald Review

City leaders are looking to stem a possible population loss in the upcoming U.S. Census by bringing more properties into Decatur limits through annexation.
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Mike
4 years ago

Chicago has at least one such an area.

“There is only one unincorporated residential neighborhood in Norwood Park Township with approximately 330 single-family homes and is wholly surrounded by the City of Chicago, but within the boundaries of Norwood Park Township.”

http://www.civicfed.org/civic-federation/west-cook-county-region-townships#Norwood%20Township

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