Here Are The 9 Best Places To Spot A Ghost In Illinois
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published October 14, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
In the Midwest, ghost hunting is one of the best adventures you can take, especially in the fall. Since most Illinoisans don’t live near bustling cities with everything to do, we find pleasure in more simple and accessible activities like hiking through graveyards and visiting haunted houses.
Ghosts lurk around every corner in Illinois – if you know where to look. Keep scrolling for the nine best spots to spot a spirit, and click the corresponding links for more information – if you’re not too scared.
This ghost hunting adventure takes guests past the oldest cemetery in Galena. Along the way, patrons learn about strange occurrences at other paranormal hotspots around town where ghosts have been seen before. We've got all the details you need about this popular, daily tour.
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Located in Decatur, this graveyard is host to many different active zones, but the main one to watch out for is the Civil War Memorial. There is a mass grave nearby where Confederate prisoners who died from Yellow Fever were buried. Find out what types of encounters locals have reported.
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Situated in downtown Woodstock, this opera house is from the 1880s and is one of the most haunted places in Illinois. The ghost here even has her own seat in the theatre, but there's more to "Elvira's" story than meets the eye.
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Spanning Lake Forest, Highland Park, and Highwood, this fort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been around since the late 1880s. It has been the site of executions and other military activity and is haunted by a lady who died in the tower from climbing too many steps, as well as many more ghosts.
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Visit this haunted restaurant in Oregon for one of the best ghost hunting experiences around. It is set in a building from the 1800s but did not become a diner until 1919. It is believed to be haunted by a woman whose murder was never solved - but we've got the whole story.
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Nestled in Forest Park, a Chicago suburb, the paranormal activity at this graveyard arose from a tragic event that resulted in a mass of unmarked graves. It's supposed to be all fun and games when the carnival comes to town. Find out what terrible horror struck the members of this traveling circus instead.
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This children's home opened in 1865 and was a huge success in its day. The place shut down in 1979 and is now an abandoned building rumored to be haunted. Learn more about why locals avoid this place in Normal.
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Located at the edge of the Rubio Woods Forest Preserve in Midlothian, this isolated graveyard is vulnerable to vandalism. It is an ideal spot for ghost hunting as there have been countless paranormal sightings reported by locals and travelers, and we've got all the stories.
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Found on the National Register of Historic Places, this haunted Illinois landmark is a Pratt through truss bridge. Locals report feeling a creepy stillness when they cross the bridge. Scarier yet, you'll cringe to learn what was discovered below its steel frame.
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