Its definitely not haunted, but worth seeing, if only for the ambience. Located at 1610 North Wells, Chicago, IL 60614. There is a feeling like you are being watched. Olney-Salvation Army-The building is reportedly haunted by a small boy who died when he fell out of his mothers shopping cart. The owners do have an annual Halloween bonfire outside the home. There is a glass enclosure over the statue to protect it from the elements. O'Neal Bridge, aka Holiday Drive Bridge, was built around 1892 and restored in 2008-2009. The man that lived here was very angry and violet..causing people to call him the devil. And the shadows of people seem to move on their own, even when the person is not moving. One of the many spirits believed to be here is that of Frank Shaver Allen, Patrick C. Haley, and the former funeral home director. The cemetery contains over 200 graves with the earliest burials dating back to 1834. This place is filled with paranormal events. There's something fascinating yet sad about imagining the experiences of prisoners here during the institution's operational years. Some people visiting here have reported an overwhelming sadness and feeling a presence watching them. A permit is required for entry. Apparently, a young man got stuck in the elevator, the elevator then fell taking the young man to his death. The Ashmore Estates was once part of the Cole County Poor Farm during the mid to late 1800s. Numerous apparitions have been seen here, it is also been said that people that visit here get an uneasy feeling. People have heard Tom Toms, Indian Chats, and footsteps. Many people have seen shadowy figures and heard strange noises. There have been several different night janitors that have been scared so badly, that they ran out of the building leaving their personal belongings behind. If you go into one of the upstairs bedrooms you will find womens shoes all over the floor and if you look out the window you will see what looks like a woman hanging from a rope in the tree. There was also several occasions when chairs, umbrellas, and other items where moved by unseenhands. Headstones have been broken and many of the older gravestone have been buried with time. The house is no longer standing, but people say that they could feel the heavy presence of negative energy here. So the story goes, a mother was walking with her baby on the tracks when they fell to their deaths. St. Louis, MO. So the story goes, a man on horseback was riding across when his horse suddenly Ridge Cemetery at Williamsburg Hill is said to be visited by apparitions, eerie lights and a disappearing old man. Many people have reported seeing wearing the blue dress she wore on the night of her death. Olney-Mt. The depot was in use between 1917 and 2000. Olney-Green Lantern Road-This is a old story told by locals, the story says that when you travel down this road after nightfall that you can see a green lantern floating behind your car. In 1847 the reports of people seeing ghosts started. Lots of paranormal activity takes place in this abandoned asylum. Midlothian-Bachelor's Grove Cemetery-This is one of the most haunted places in the mid-west. Phantom crowds and horses also have been seen and heard around the area. Oakland-The Lost Forties-There are forty or so acres near Oakland that will not show up on any of the global positioning satellite systems (GPS) due to the natural curvature of the earth. Police reported the man to be the infamous John Dillinger; however some claim that it was a small-time hood named Jimmy Lawrence. Shortly after, the womanwas foundabout a miledown the road dead as a result of a car accident. The owner attempted to rehab the home as a private residence but these efforts were hampered by repeated vandalism. Collinsville-Lebanon Road "Gates of Hell"-(Urban Legend) On this lonely road there are a series of concrete tunnels (gates). It was closed down whenthere was no longer enough patients, and the government stopped the funding. 37.00525, -89.17543Photo Credit: Mike flickr.com. Children screaming, and scratching at the doors can be heard. 4 Developed by the Archris Hotel Corporation of Boston, 4 5 the hotel hosted a lavish, invitation-only, grand opening Barrington-Cuba Road-On nights when there is a full moon it is said if you turn off your headlights a house will appear. Bloomington-Illinois Weslyan University The International House-This huge mansion size on the Illinois Weslyan Campus in Bloomington,Illinois is the host to several ghosts. There are vague reports online about orbs and shadow people being seen here. Just 25 miles from Chicago, the cemetery is one of Illinois' most famous haunted places. Another hot spot for activity, is the employee elevator. The building marks the area of Chicago known as Streeterville, named for the explorer Captain John Streeter. Amy Lynn. Another ghost dwells in the old hotel bar area, which is now the cafe. The town of Cairo is also a quaint little town with numerous abandoned buildings in and around town. Oquawka-Alexis Phelps House-During the period of slavery, this house was a safe haven from slaves. The property was foreclosed and the plans were abandoned. Ottawa-Wedron-Insane Asylum-People have reported that along the road just outside the asylum, there is a phantom semi that appears to be heading straight into your car, and at the last second it disappears. The girls locker room door opens and closes by it's self. The apparition of an olderman, believed to be Charles Schweppecan be seen peering down at incoming guests. After all of this, the room was not to be used again. The home no longer stands, but people have heard the elderly lady screaming and have seen the ghost of the man hanging from the tree. The police had investigated seven murders in or around the Chopin Club, the place had come to be known locally as the Blood Bucket. Belleville-The Old Meyer House-This is an old brick house that dates back to the mid 1800's. Since then, the ghosts of the settlers have been seen and heard floating over the field. If you enter the cemetery after dark you can see them. Before his death, Insull vowed to return in the afterlife and sit in the seat of the building and snub his adversaries. Some people believe that the man is the that of the person who designed the school. Some have reported hearing screams and shadows pass in front of their vehicles as they drive pass. On June 26, 1923, Jacob was in poor health and killed himself in the parlor of the house. On the third floor people have reported seeing the ghost of a former janitor. Bloomington-The old Mennonite Hospital (now Eureka)-On the third floor at the end of the hall is a room that is the center of paranormal events. North Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432 Phone: (815) 723-5201 Website: http://www.jolietmuseum.org. There were rumors that the Larsons kept a severely retarded child chained up in one of the rooms. Since then there has been a lot of paranormal activity in the area of the golf course and the surrounding homes. Lisle-Benedictine University-Ondrak Hall-People have reported a strange eerie, heavy feeling that overcomes them when in this building after nightfall. When the building was erected it suffered from numerous structural integrity issues. The rope he was hung from broke, and the crowd fired over 500 rounds at him as he stood up. The church is an iconic place for urban explorers. The ghost has reportedly turned TVs on and off, opened and closed doors, and turned the lights on and off. One inmate who tried to reason with the gangs was murdered. Students have a tradition of leaving her three pieces of candy before a show Kemp Hall International House, or I-House, is said to be haunted by a ghostly Lady in Red. The infamous Baby Face Nelson was released from Joliet Prison in 1933. Investigators from the Orland Hills Fire Department, Illinois Fire Marshals, Packard Engineering, Commonwealth Edison, and the insurance company investigated the home for the source of the fires, and deemed that there was nothing unusual about the home. He was then chased through the woods near his home by the police until he was finally shot and killed near the road. New Lexox-Gougar Road & Route 6-There have been numberous reports of a headless man walking along side the road. Located at Route 25 and Lake Marions Road. Chicago-Jane Addams Hull House-This is a landmark structure, that was constructed in 1856 by Charles Hull is the alleged refuge of the "devil baby." Champaign-YMCA-This YMCA is located on Church Street and is home to many paranormal events. A woman was murdered in this home in the 1880's, and four people later died in a fire in the attic rooms. The front staircase is a hot spot for orbs, and a small mist has been seen as well. The site was left abandoned and has fallen victim to vandals and the elements over the years. The location is now a parking lot. The gates will not lock without a large metal bar, so you are able to open them easily. 41.85698, -87.64797Photo Credit: Mark Susina flickr.com. Then, your car lights will go off and the car will stall. In 1950 the church would reach its peak, serving over 3000 members of the community. The town's people hunt the Indian down and killed him. During this expansion, the park was renamed to Doc Rivers Roaring Rapids Water Park in the 1980s. The Vennum House was the home of Lurancy Vennum, a teenaged epilectic girl who was said to have been possessed in the incident known as the Watseka Wonder. Since that happened there has been many flickering balls of light seen in the cemetery, many believe that these are the lost souls looking for their bodies. Some of the ghosts at this historic house are said to be hidden slaves, one of whom accidentally tripped over a lamp, igniting a house fire. My childhood home was his last. Due to the nature of this location, many believe it to be haunted by the souls who died inside. The ghost of Mary Hawkins, a former dorm mother, is said to be the head haunt here. The third story contained 12 tiny rooms, one large room and an open hall with whipping posts. Go past the swing set and the 2nd slide you see and go between the two building before you. The tornado leveled this two story brick building killing several children. The 1858 Hannah House, built by Alexander Hannah, was part of the Underground Railroad. The area is a hot spot for unexplained lights and sounds, ghostly whispers, eerie sensations, and the feeling of being watched. While the vast majority of the grounds have been demolished or destroyed, a small number of buildings remain standing and provide plenty of content for ghost stories throughout Illinois and beyond. Milan-Milan Manor Apartment Woods-Back in 1986 a young boy from the apartment complex was ran over and kill by a tractor plow. The business venture turned out to be one of the biggest business failures of all time. Located at 2157 W 19th Street,Chicago,IL 60608 Phone:(312)829-6840, Chicago-Victorian House Antiques-This home was built in 1879. The sounds of rattling chains and animal-like noises are heard on the second floor. Joliet-Joliet Arsenal-An old army ammunition plant. This is one of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire in October 1871. McHenry-McHenry East High School-Students, teachers, and staff members have all seen the ghost of a man that walks around the school almost daily. Some people have even claimed to see the elderly lady in the storeroom. Pontiac-Humiston Woods-There is an Indian Burial ground that remains on this land and is the site of numerous paranormal events. At night there has been reports of horrible smells coming from the river banks and moaning from the elevators. One is about Stiffy Green, a phantom bulldog. The spooky sort love Zion Church Cemetery, say locals. People have heard strange things as well including laughter, disembodied voices, and a strange metallic creaking. The young lady died instantly, but the boy lived for a short time after and then died. The killers wanted to know what killing someone was like, but their mistake was bragging to their girlfriends. Midlothian-Midlothian Turnpike-There has been numerous reports of phantom cars and trucks along this section of highway. It is believed that he is waiting for his family to return and join him. The historic buildings that house the Slippery Noodle have been around for a while, since 1850, so it has its share of spirits. The other two ghosts reside mainly in the pool, which can only be seen on guided tours. Just before reaching the stop sign at the intersection, the image seems tofade away. He has been seen wandering the halls and going from classroom to classroom. People have reported being on this road late in the evening and hearing a loud crash. Eventually, they sold the church in the 90s to Konstantinos Antoniou who aimed to transform the property into a condominium. Racial tensions would continue into the 1960s as more black men were found lynched. Many others have reported hearing the tricycle being rode down the stairs and the screams of the teacher. The church was rebuilt on the original foundation. Numerous noises have been heard as well including footsteps, disembodied voices (some sound like prayers), and other strange and unexplainable noises. The deaths have been documented by the local press. All but one of the windows around you will be boarded up. Situated in the Shawnee Forest along the Ohio River near the town of Rosiclaire is a historic, abandoned furnace that once used to smelt iron that was mined nearby. WebIt acquired the name "Danville Secondary" while the line was under ownership of Conrail. Once inside you must pass numerous buildings marked: A, B, C, etc. The largest earthwork is called Monk's Mound, and is also the largest in the Western Hemisphere. One is the Career Center, babies are heard crying, and at the Folklore Office a deceased department head has been seen. There are rumors that there are tunnels under Benet Hall that lead to St. Procopius Abbey across the street. The ghost of a former actor name Normie haunts the theater. Formerly the Sage Mansion and once used as a halfway house, the Vigo County Historical Museum is home to some strange phenomena. The soldiers have been known to Staff members at this theater report disembodied laughter, footsteps, missing objects, and voices and applause that come from the auditorium when it is empty. His father was buried in England without a headstone. There have been numberous suicides by guests that have jumped from the upper floors into the Fox River. Former NBA star Ken Norman had an elaborate mansion built right on a golf course in Homewood. A few people have claimed to see balls of light floating over the golf course. Bullvalley-The House With No Corners-This house was built in the 1800's. However, strange phenomena such as rocks flying out of nowhere at passing motorists and glowing globules in the woods have been reported. Champaign-Urbana-The University of Illinois-The English Building-This building was formerly a woman dormitory and the sight of a young woman's suicide. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeths articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals. There are five known ghosts. A little boy is said to watch you and tries to protect you from harm. The apparition of a man in his 50s or 60s also has been seen. Some of the many oddities at St. Joseph's College include a spirit in the chapel, a rumored exorcism at Aquinas Hall and reports of witnesses hearing voices in their heads inside Drexel Hall. While on a trip with her family she became gravely ill and died of diphtheria. These tunnels were mostly forgotten about until The Great Chicago Flood. This store was a former Ames department store which closed in 2002. Late one night in November of 1977, a police officer chased theapparitionss of eight monks who floated out of the woods towards the rectory. The site had a dam, washing plant, engine house, and four blast furnaces capable of processing up to 2,000 tons of iron per day. Located at 900 West Adams, Macomb, IL 61455 Phone 309-298-1891, Macomb-Western Illinois University-Tanner Hall-Back in 1972, a young man on the twelfth floor was having a water balloon fighthe ran into an open elevator shaft falling to his death. People have reported seeing an apparition ofWelch lying in a large pool of blood in the middle of the road. How did it get like that? Also, the strong odor of cigar smoke and cologne has been reported when the ghost of this man is seen. Located in between Central Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue. Lebanon-McKendree College-The ghost of Rhoda Penn Calbreath who supposedly killed her daughter "Hester", after she caught her practicing witchcraft in the nearby woods. 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