The legends say that in the middle of the great depression, the children got snowed in their shack and their parents or they could not get into townso, the children starved to death. In 1941 Charles Schweppe was severely depressed and in poor health, hecommitted suicide by putting a pistol to his head. Love Illinois? Visitors in cars also report shadow people flying over their cars and scratching or tapping on it. 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. In its heyday, it spanned 13,000 acres, though most of that is now a nature preserve. Your best is to only go where you have to. O'Neal Bridge, aka Holiday Drive Bridge, was built around 1892 and restored in 2008-2009. He was an artist that lived in the hotel and frequented the bar. People have reported seeing a glow coming from the stone on several occasion. Elgin-Beef Villa-Back in the 1980's a young teenage boy was reportedly killed in the parking lot in front of the restaurant. Employees have reported offices and items thrown about by a unseen force. These tunnels were mostly forgotten about until The Great Chicago Flood. The soldiers were prisoners in the Civil War, and died of yellow fever only to be cast into unmarked graves. After hearing the news, Bugs said, "Only Capone kills people like that!" While some buildings have been demolished, there is plenty of evidence of the Manteno State Hospital. There have been reports of the organ playing late at night when no one is in the church. Some of the more reported ghost are that of a little boy on the third floor in the administration area. Lincoln-Lincoln College-Olin Sang-This is one of the oldest dorms on campus and is haunted by at least one ghost. Legend saysthe family was murdered by jealous tribe members. 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 residents also reported hearing what sounds like a dog runningup and down the stairs, andopening of a door, and the sound of a body being dragged from upstairs to the downstairs closet. East Peoria-Cole Hollow Road-Cole Hallow Road was the site of "Cohomo" (Cole Hollow Road Monster) in the 1960's. The mill would eventually become unprofitable which led the plant to close in the 1980s. Among those seen are the ghosts of slaves, a cowboy, a caretaker, and a prostitute. Some of these homes appear to be relatively new or at least very well maintained, pre-abandonment. Several apparitions have been seen all over the campus. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'urbexunderground_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_6',607,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-urbexunderground_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');Despite all this development, you can still see many old boarded-up buildings that were once part of Manteno State Hospital. 41.54007, -88.07932Photo Credit: Eric Allix Rogers flickr.com. Midlothian-Midlothian Turnpike-There has been numerous reports of phantom cars and trucks along this section of highway. The man usually shows up as an orange glowing ball of light in the field beside the cemetery. This historic 1916 theater building was built atop the fire-ravaged Priest Hotel that once stood here. Chicago-S-M-C Cartage Company-Located at2122 North Clark Street. When an addition was built on to the building, over 13 skeletons were reportedly discovered. It can be missed as it sits back off of the road, but it is well worth a visit.Food: (217) 274-7048 Superb 70 Reviews 4.7 Bar & Grill Kal's Roadhouse Bar and Grill 2526 Georgetown Rd, Danville, IL 61832 Ashmore Dwight Harvey Joliet Pleasant Plains Scheller Teachers and students have felt his presence on many occasions. The faint outline of a large man dressed in grey was seen standing in the middle of the parlor room on several occasions. A few have been touched by something unseen or have had things thrown at them by invisible hands. Clarendon Hills-The Country House Restaurant-The legend says that a womanwas having an affair with a bartender at this location many years ago. In 1902 the new facility was finished, featuring 33 buildings, a power station, and a general store. It is reportedly the ghost of John Dillinger, who was killed in the hail of police gunfire here in 1934. In this article, well explore 7 abandoned military bases you can find in the United States. Located at 2157 W 19th Street,Chicago,IL 60608 Phone:(312)829-6840, Chicago-Union League Boys and Girls Club-This building was built in the 1800'soriginally a gentlemen's club namedTheChopin Club The club had one of the worst reputations for rowdiness on the West side. There are two sides to this cemetery, one being the "good spirits" and the other side is where the "bad spirits" are located. The brick wall wear the massacre took place and factory have been torn down. Lake Forest-St. Mary's Cemetery-Thereis supposedly a grave in the far back corner near the fence and creekpeople have reported seeing a young boy sitting on a headstone staring blankly at people. 37.00525, -89.17543Photo Credit: Mike flickr.com. He refused to do it. The ground was litter with coffins and bodies. There is a ghost of a woman dressed in black who is seen frequently and hear weeping, she has been dubbed "The Greenwood Bride". Some have even reported being in actual collisions with these phantom cars and trucks.Some have hear the shattering of glass and crumbling of metal. Danville-Cornfield Cemetery (Niccum)-Located off Long Road, this cemetery sits in the middle of several cornfields. 2 Descriptions Of The Weird, Wonderful, and Often Confusing Illinois Winter Weather. The land was once farmland and a farmhouse is believed to have stood where theater now stands. Her ghost has been seen moving from classroom to classroom, on the roof top, and in the theater. Witnesses have heard her vomiting or crying in the bathroom. She has been seen playing is her room, and the imprint of a small child has been seen on the bed sheets. The site if the old fort is located near the Mississippi River, about fifteen miles south of East St. Louis, IL. People have heard strange noises, and seeing shadowy figures. One is in the projection booth, another on the stage in the main theater, and one is in the basement. Children screaming, and scratching at the doors can be heard. Legends says that a nearby farmer killed his family and then himself in those woods. As she went, she cursed the town and vowed to come back for revenge on the anniversary of her death. People have reported hearing little kids laughing and crying in the kindergarten area, but no one was present. The one window that is not boarded up leads into the indoor pool. The doll was placed in the casket and buried with the girl. Below are 11 of my favorite abandoned places across the state. A renovation/redecoration of the house inspired a wave of supernatural occurrences. Manteno-Manteno State Hospital-The Manteno State Hospitalwas a state run hospitalfor the mentally ill, it was opened in 1929 and closed in 1985. The demon spirit is believed responsible for hiding and breaking objects, and grabbing people to the point of leaving bruises. This store was a former Ames department store which closed in 2002. There was a lady that passed away after a very long and painful death from cancer. The address is 800 South Halsted Street, Chicago,IL 60607 Phone: (312)413-5353, Chicago-Jewish Waldheim Cemetery-The ghost of an unknown young 1920's flapper girl has been seen near this cemetery. People have seen numerous ghost lights along this stretch of road. Aurora-Devil's Cave-The true story of an Indian Brave that was banished from his tribe for stealing. Criminals along with prisoners of war during the Civil War were housed inside. Peoria-Peoria Players Theatre-This is one of the oldest theaters in the country. Theghosts of Mr. & Mrs. Schweppe are said to behaunting the master bedroom. Drivers often say that they have to swerve to miss hitting them, but when they look back there are no cars to be found. Some buildings were repurposed as a Veterans Administration home, while a gold course now resides where campus buildings once did. Phantom sounds of an army cadence and marching are heard at Locust Grove Cemetery. Late at night, people have seen figures moving around upstairs. This continued for months, then the much heavier footsteps of Jacob Meyer were heard walking into the parlor. People have reported seeing candle light moving from window to window at night. Port Byron-Cherry Street-On this ground once stood a building that was used for a hospital during WWII and was then converted into a nursing home. People driving late in the evening,come to pass an old abandoned house that sits on the far east side of Cuba Road. People have seen her, and heard her screaming. The building stood vacant for over a year, then a dry cleaner moved into the building. In 1909 William Froggie James was suspected of rape and murder, but an investigation was never completed due to the mob that ensued. A servant found him in his office along with asuicide note that he left simply said, "I've been up all night. Lisle-Benedictine University-Benedictine Hall-The ghost of a monk has appeared from no where and has been seen walking through walls. By 1925 the population just surpassed 2,500. The woman's killers were never caught. Like many hospitals of its time, Manteno was self-sustaining. The police moved William out of the city as the mob surrounded the police station. This area is believed to be the area where witch craft was once performed. Tacoma firefighters responded to a. A tall hooded figure has also beenknown o scare people off. It is technically illegal to go here, so we don't advise stopping by to see for yourself. There was also a strong smell of "death" in the room, no matter how hard they tried to remove the smell, they could not. In 1926 that number doubled to 4000. Some people visiting here have reported an overwhelming sadness and feeling a presence watching them. As part of the renovation Cordwell added a of stain glass window over the stairway and also added a plaque in memory of his father. The park had an excellent opening season as the harsh Illinois heat bore down on its residents. Objects have been moved by unseen hands, apparitions have also been seen in several different spots in the theater. Supposedly a few teen kids climbed the fence and went for a midnight swim. One of the spirits who At Harrison Cemetery, visitors have heard crying and moaning and had an eerie feeling that something is watching them. The plant is a playground for urban explorers, with many levels and industrial elements left behind. Numerous noises have been heard as well including footsteps, disembodied voices (some sound like prayers), and other strange and unexplainable noises. Other apparitions and phantom dogs with glowing red eyes also have been seen, and a cave said to be on the cemetery premises has many spooky stories attached to it. Bond's Chapel Cemetery has a mysterious grave with a linked chain that grows longer every year. The sounds of police and ambulance sirens have been heard pulling up to the front doors. At the bottom of the hill is a merry-go-round, there are reports of people taking pictures here and getting images of people that were not there when the picture was taken. Olney-Salvation Army-The building is reportedly haunted by a small boy who died when he fell out of his mothers shopping cart. The building marks the area of Chicago known as Streeterville, named for the explorer Captain John Streeter. While this isnt 100% abandoned, Id still recommend anyone to Supposedly, before the wall was torn down, seven shadowy figures were seen lined up against the wall and the viewer would be filled with fear. Strange noises, footsteps, and voices have all been reported throughout the building. Stories about Hamilton Road are of the urban legend type. Chicago-Mount Carmel-The ghost of Julia Buccola Petts is said to wander the cemetery grounds. People have report seeing the man's ghost, and he has chased several people away. When you enter the upstairs master bedroom, no matter the time of year, it is always warm. What do you think? People have seen moving shadows, felt cold breezes pass them by, lights and TVsturn off and on by themselves, doors open and close, and toilets flush by themselves. Many people have reported seeing wearing the blue dress she wore on the night of her death. Several cold spots have been felt there, disembodied voices are often heard. People have heard a growling noise and something brush up against them. It appeared at the time that the motive was robbery, but in May of 2002 the killers were findly found and the true motive revealed. 76.011 Disposition of proceeds of sale of unclaimed vehicles. Lockport-Ruyon Park-Formerly known as Legions Park, this is the location of the first settler's farmstead the Runyon family. The building is located at 20 North Wacker Drive. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of abandoned military bases in the US. (Submitted by Callum Swift). There have been reports of seeing the blood stains on the walls and the stairs where this took place. It is unclear is the activity is linked to the history of the church or from spirits possibly attached to the objects that the museum houses. Students and staff have reportedly felt cold spots, her a disembodied voice of a woman, and have reported items to go missingand later the are found in the exact place that was already searched. She has been heard running down the halls and laughing. For example, a ghost of a short man will chase you if you stop on the third bridge and flash your lights four times, then cross the bridge. People report a very strong negativity to this floor that is not felt anywhere else in the building. The church was then set on fire resulting in the death of the janitor. People have reported that they heard the loud screeching of tires and a crash..a short time later they heard a woman screamingand then a loud explosion. And the shadows of people seem to move on their own, even when the person is not moving. There is talk that the building will be repurposed as some sort of haunted attraction but little has been said or done regarding that project. Old Sand & Gravel Crusher 43.0727, -71.42637 History: Located in Hooksett tucked behind dense woodlands is an old sand and gravel crusher from the 1980s. The apparitions of eight monks have been seen and heard chanting Latin liturgies in the cemetery and thesurroundingg grounds. There is a ghost pick up truck that chases after people or will play chicken with oncoming trafficsometimes driving right through people;s cars. 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