Cicero-Morton College-The school is haunted by the ghost of a little girl named Emily, who was murdered and her body buried on the land where the school is today. Crete-The Ax-Man's House-In the 1970's a man murders his wife and children along with two police officers, with an ax. News. The friendly dog was named for his stiff gait and bright-green eyes. People driving late in the evening,come to pass an old abandoned house that sits on the far east side of Cuba Road. When the university grew in size, they built a new library..and name it Milner Library. They waited for him to return and chased him into devil's cave. Numerous reports of people have the strong feeling that they are being watched and an uneasy feeling overcoming them. With mounting expenses and aging buildings needing repair, the school closed in 1979 after 114 years in service. One of the boys did not know how to swim well and drowned. There are plenty of places I kept off this list so get out there and explore. 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. People have heard them gambling and drinking in the basement late at night. Her ghost appears, as her name suggests, along a rail in the upper part of the theater. The building was also used for two other business of his: a hardware store downstairs and, as Fife was also a licensed embalmer, a funeral home on the second floor behind the auditorium. Built in 1919, this long-abandoned building has a fascinating Chicago-Loyola University Chicago-The legend says that a Jesuit priest and a nun had affair. Eventually, they sold the church in the 90s to Konstantinos Antoniou who aimed to transform the property into a condominium. Reportedly, one of the boys involved with the board, started convulsing and speaking in tongue. Peoria-St. Frances Hospital-People have reported seeing the ghosts of two nuns. In 1950 the church would reach its peak, serving over 3000 members of the community. David Fife built the opera house around 1900 and is rumored to be haunted. Decatur-Avon Theater-The ghost of the original owner of the theater has been on numerous occasions. William did not have an alibi for the time of the suspected killing, so a mob quickly formed to form their own investigation. Located at946 North Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60614. When the building was erected it suffered from numerous structural integrity issues. Harpo Studios is located at 1058 West Washington Boulevard. Lockport-Ruyon Park-Formerly known as Legions Park, this is the location of the first settler's farmstead the Runyon family. Normal-Soldiers and Sailor's Home-This was a place for soilders and sailors to leave their wives and children in war time. Webits own graveyards, Alsip also borders several famous ones such as Holy Sepulcher. The church had a 90 foot bell tower and Gothic German script throughout the building. A wife was having an affair and the man she was having an affair with shot her husband in the front hall of their house. It is believed that he is waiting for his family to return and join him. Two streams of moisture began to stream out of each eye. Many people passing by have seen a little boy calling out "mama, mama", "dada-dada", it is believed that his family was moved to the new cemetery, but his body was unable to be located. People have seen the ghost of the boys playing in the woods near the apartments and in the farmer's field. Trashmore a heaping pile of garbage in a local landfill. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Back then, there were numerous sightings of this monster, but none since. Danville-New Holland Apartment. WebGeographic Information Address: 158 N Vermilion St Danville, IL 61832 United States Get Directions GPS: 40.12812160000001, -87.63045979999998 County: Vermilion County, Danville-Kerasotes Theaters-Theater number one is said to be haunted by a family who previously lived on the land where the theater now stands. Since then there has been a lot of paranormal activity in the area of the golf course and the surrounding homes. During the Spanish American War, the orphanage opened its doors to children during that conflict as well. A young man committed suicide inside a chapel that To avoid cold and rainy weather, a former artistic director used to jog indoors, around the upstairs mezzanine. There are two legends about the chain. The church was constructed in 1917, and designed after The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. Lisle-Benedictine University-Ondrak Hall-People have reported a strange eerie, heavy feeling that overcomes them when in this building after nightfall. People have seen glowing orbs, strange light flashes, cold spots have been felt, and disembodied voices, footsteps and laughter have been heard here. I went there many times as a child and young adult. Most of the headstones have been thrown into the lagoon or desecrated. By 1954, the patient population peaked at 8,195 spanning over 200 acres. Its clear these guys needed to practice better fire safety. Manteno-Manteno State Hospital-The Manteno State Hospitalwas a state run hospitalfor the mentally ill, it was opened in 1929 and closed in 1985. In 1913, the father brought the child to the Hull House, a welfare organization that was run by Jane Addams, and asked them to take care of the "devil child." Chicago-St. Andrews Pub-Employee and patrons have reported being reported encountering unusual cold spots and being touched by unseen hands. WebOne side of Indian Road is all abandoned houses (about 20) all boarded up with security signs on them.the otherside has about 5 occupied houses, the rest are boarded up with security signs as well. The procession consists of about forty wagons with thirteen pairs of soldiers on horseback escorting a single casket on a flat wagon. There are two sides to this cemetery, one being the "good spirits" and the other side is where the "bad spirits" are located. The Roff House was one of the two houses in which the Watseka Wonder took place. There have been apparitions seen, strong odors, presences felt, and strange electrical occurances. Quincy-Madison Grammer School-In the early 1900's,a woman that was living in the home that once stood here was brutally stabbed to death. People have also reported seeing the nun and priest walking together hand-in-hand. In this article, well explore 7 abandoned military bases you can find in the United States. Collinsville-Cahokia Mounds-The site dates back to 700 A.D. and was a city of twenty thousand by 1200 A.D. No one knows exactly who these people were, but have been dubbed the Temple Mound Builders. He reportedly beat and abused the children, and on occasion beat them to death. But once a young boy was having an exorcism and nothing happened he was still doing all sorts of impossible things. 15 Best Things to Do in Danville (IL): Gateway to Lincoln Downtown Danville Kickapoo State Recreation Area Kickapoo Adventures Vermilion County Museum Fithian House Kennekuk County Park Vermilion County War Museum Fischer Theatre Lake Vermilion County Park Heron County Park Harrison Park Golf Course Winter Park & AMBUCS Playground for The refuse to tell what they saw or heard, and vow never to go back in the building again. However, these photos were taken recently. There is the ghost of a young boy wearing shorts and a blue shirt that is seen all over campus, at all times of the year. People have seen the ghosts of slaves on the lower levels and the crawlspace areas of the house. Abingdon- Abingdon Middle School-The story that is told about this school is that a teacher was not watching a child close enough and he rode his tricycledown a flight of stairs to his death. Like many abandoned hospitals, ghost stories have circulated among locals over the years. Olney-Mt. A white fog was also seen in the home numerous times, and the strong smell of sulfur was detected. Youre in the right place. TVs, radios,and lights have been known to turn off and on by themselves, often occurring in the middle of the night. WebThe rate of crime in Danville is 52.54 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. Amy Lynn. Chicago-Beverly Unitarian Church "Irish Castle"-The building is abandoned, however the ghost of a young woman in a long white dress has been seen in the living room anddescending the stairs. 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. McPike Mansion | Haunted House in Illinois There have been numberous suicides by guests that have jumped from the upper floors into the Fox River. People have seen numerous ghosts in the cemetery and church. Arcola-The depot near the rail road tracks-Reports say that there is a ghost around walking holding a lantern and swinging it back and forth. 41.88888, -87.63926Photo Credit: joepaulk7 Reddit.com. Ashmore Estates (Ashmore). The Zion Evangelical Lutheran church was built by German and Irish immigrants in 1880. The spooky sort love Zion Church Cemetery, say locals. The prison was closed in 2002 due to financial issues, failing infrastructure, and outdated design. The Hull House has been turned into a museum. There is a ghost of a slave who is not at rest, troubled that he never knew what true freedom was. Another hot spot for activity, is the employee elevator. Elgin-Illinois Park School-Theschool was over 100 years old, and was the host for many paranormal events. In 1847 the reports of people seeing ghosts started. WebNot Danville, but if youre brave enough dont mind the risk of being caught by the dude who owns the property, the abandoned Byron Hotel in Byron California (like an hour and a half-ish from Danville) is a classic. Oswego-Cherry Road-Back in the 1950's a young lady and man were traveling this stretch of road after attending their high school prom. A few occasions shadow people and strange faces were seen. The ghost of Alexis Phelps has been seen outside the home and in the lower and upper floors of the house. The road is not going downhill, it appears to actually go uphill. Toward the back of the cemetery you will find the grave of a rapist that is bound forever to his grave. WebDanville, Illinois 37.9 miles from Vermilion, IL. The sign says, grounds keepers don't wander back here neither should ladies and gents. Well, it's a path over the fence going up the hill, people have heard voices and footstepsand seen black shadowy figures and apparitions. She killed the infant and dumped the body down the trash chute. Due to the condition of the tunnels, this is one of the most dangerous abandoned places in Illinois. A few of the students have claimed to be touched by him as well. The apparition of a woman appears with her hand reaching out like she is going to grab a hold of someone, then she vanishes into thin air. Decatur-Greenwood Cemetery-Many believe this is the most haunted cemetery in central Illinois. The other two ghosts reside mainly in the pool, which can only be seen on guided tours. There's also a video of the interior of one of the homes with indications of the home being occupied until 2021. Inthe 1920s, exorcist Hickman Whittington tried to rid the home of the evil spirits. Cold spots have been felt in several places, doors open and close, TV's go on and off in the middle of the night, and voices are heard when no one is around. They fade and vanish into thin air. Jennifer Bailey Some of these homes appear to be relatively new or at least very well maintained, pre-abandonment. 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. She has been reported to close the gates when you attempt to leave. The ghost lights are seen on the southern side of the cemetery along Lincoln Park Drive. This place is filled with paranormal events. These Christian Scientists would hold services in the church until around 1960. At the Indiana Memorial Union, suicide victims and a ghost dog roam, and apparitions have been Small Stepp Cemetery has about 25 graves and features in many local legends, from its founding by cult members to a grieving mother who committed suicide here after losing her baby. People have also seen his ghost on the elevator, once the elevator passes the fourth floor he disappears. The campus has been closed, but that does not stop people from hopping the fence and running from security guards. East Peoria-Cole Hollow Road-Cole Hallow Road was the site of "Cohomo" (Cole Hollow Road Monster) in the 1960's. It has also been investigated by Springfield Ghost Society and they noted strange sounds and shadow figures. There have been eerie shadows that appear to move, and a green mist seems to engulf the cemetery. After failing to find a buyer, the plant closed down in 1986. Located on North Main Street, Decatur, IL 62521 Phone: 217-422-1711. People say they just get an uneasy feeling when they are here. Youre in the right place. Her presence can usually be known by a strange odor. Buckner-Harrison Cemetery-Legends say that there are the ghosts of a man and a woman that guard the cemetery. WebJobs are hard to find, while housing and education are mediocre at best. The star has a dead tree at each of the five points. The basement seems to be the floor that the elevator seems to go to the most. 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. In its early years, the mill played a crucial role in expanding Americas railroad network. Her parents were extremely distraught over the loss, and they had a life-size statue of her erected at her grave site. An underground construction accident broke the roof of the abandoned tunnels and quickly flooded it with water. The family that lived there reportedly all died upstairs. There is also an area of the cemetery referred to as Hell Hallow, where there was eight unsolved murders in the 1930's. The ghosts of passengers and crew have been seen in the airport terminal they departed from on that fateful day. She reportedly yelled out something to the affect of, "I know there's a ghost here and I am going to take your picture." A main hallway can be reached through a room called the 'pool office'. Many believe that her bones and the bones of her child were dug up and thrown into the lagoon. The grave dates back to the 1800s, and is said to be that of a witch. Lake Forest-Barat College-This school is around 100 years old and has a ton of paranormal events taking place here. When an addition was built on to the building, over 13 skeletons were reportedly discovered. Another legend says that if you drive through all the gates without driving through one of them twice that at the stroke of midnight you will be taken straight to hell. The employees have also mentioned seeing figures watching them or shadows darting around. This white flight along with rising crime rates caused a decline in the towns population. What do you think? Through research it was discovered that the home was built on top of an old pig farm. Lemont-St. James Sag Cemetery-Also known as "Monk's Castle", this cemetery was founded in 1817. Mount Vernon, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, USA 2. Some of the eeriest abandoned places in Illinois are also among the most beautiful. Lockport-Canal Street Junkyard-The ghost of a little girl has been seen wandering the junkyard. This was an obvious add to our most haunted places in Illinois list. On a few occasions she has been heard saying, "Do you want to play?" Drivers often say that they have to swerve to miss hitting them, but when they look back there are no cars to be found. Midlothian-Bachelor's Grove Cemetery-This is one of the most haunted places in the mid-west. The building marks the area of Chicago known as Streeterville, named for the explorer Captain John Streeter. This area is also contains several unmarked and mismarked graves after a mudslide collapsed the hill. Built in 1919, this long-abandoned building has a fascinating history. The site was ultimately abandoned. For more information you can contact the Cahokia Mounds Museum Society, PO Box 382, Collinsville,IL 62234 or Phone: (618)344-9221. Guests sleeping in 'cells' have reported disembodied footsteps, a foreboding male voice and sightings of a male Markle Mill was the longest operating gristmill east of the Mississippi, and is rumored to have been part of the Underground Railroad, but all that remains of the original 1816 structure are the dam and parts of the foundation. Algonquin - Algonquin Cemetery -at Rt.31 and Cary/Algonquin Rd. It is surrounded by high walls with barbed wire and includes guard towers, a hospital, a gym, a cafeteria, a church, and more. Barnes & Noble, along with a few other stores now occupy the property. We rate ghost towns in Louisiana based on their status. The Joliet Area Historical Museum is located at 204. The theater has undergone several changes through the years. Lincoln-Lincoln College-University Hall-This is the oldest building on campus and has the most activity as well. Before the site was a waterpark, it was home to Mt. The train cars were sold, but the tunnels still remained. A woman known as the "Jasmine Lady" due to her unique scent of jasmine perfume, which can still be smelled on occasion. New Lenox-The Sanctuary Golf Course-During the construction of this golf course several Native American Indian burial sites where unearthed. The figure has been reported mostly near Butterworth Park under a large tree near the curb. The elevator will run byit's self, it takes people to floors they did not press. The 1848 Indiana Hospital for the Insane turned into the Central State Hospital in 1926. No other boy was ever found or reported to be missing. There is a feeling like you are being watched. The old buildings have burned down and all that remains is the original basements which are now the tunnels that run under Choate and some even run out of Choate. People have also heard footsteps and a faint voice of a manbut, it is so faint that his words can not be understood. In the April of 1980 the former "Vaudeville Movie Palace" began restoration and renovation to bring it back to it's original magnificence. Numerous reports of people seeing apparitions standing in the windows and people running. Many ghosts are said to haunt the historic Millikin University, including Rail Girl, who haunts the Albert Taylor Theater. Phantom sounds of an army cadence and marching are heard at Locust Grove Cemetery. Cherry Valley-Blood point Road-Blood Point Road intersects with Sweeney road and there is a spot to pull over near a stone wall. 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