People have reported feeling a cold breeze pass them by on this floor, as wellas hearing the clicking of her heels. Lisle-Benedictine University-Jaeger Hall-People have reported seeing the spirits of young children in this building. These unusual experiences were not just experienced by the residents; many people visiting the home have also claimed similar events. The observatory had a 40-inch telescope that cost $245,000. dollars. For more information click here. Minooka/Morris-Aux Sable Cemetery-There have been several ghosts that have been reported ly seen here. The building is usually well sealed and not accessible to the public. Ever since the flood entry to the tunnels has been sealed. Abandoned Places In Iowa 1. 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 church was then set on fire resulting in the death of the janitor. Freezing cold night, and no running water or toilets in the cells until 1910. Ottawa-Saint Joesph's Health Resort-This spacious resort opened in 1927 and saw it's share of trouble from the KKK to famed Gangster Al Capone. While on a trip with her family she became gravely ill and died of diphtheria. People who have visited the attic area have reported felling moving cold spots, and doors opening and closing by themselves. The theater has undergone several changes through the years. As with many other railroads between the Chicago area and southern Illinois and Indiana, this north/south line was motivated by accessing coal mines. Many people have reported seeing wearing the blue dress she wore on the night of her death. Therehave numerous cold spots felt here and several disembodied voices have been heard. She was seen leaving the parking lot at a high rate of speed. Top 3 Abandoned places in Belleville - Point Anne Ghost Town | Hotel Quinte in Belleville | Corbyville Buildings Galleries 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. Lacon-Old Salem Cemetery-The oldest cemeteryin the area, and is reportedly is haunted by several ghosts. The train cars were sold, but the tunnels still remained. She hid this from her family. White spirit orbs have been seen hovering near the gates and over the road surface. While Old Shawneetown has a haunting past, there has been blooming from the rubble with the establishment of modern-day Shawneetown, which rebuilt in the generations following the flood. 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. located in Bensonville but there is debate about it being re-zoned to Wood Dale, Illinois. There have been numberous suicides by guests that have jumped from the upper floors into the Fox River. Often when people take photographs at this site, they do not turn out, their cameras do not function correctly, or the batteries are drained. Unfortunately, many of the seats has been removed, leaving empty stair steps where people would have sat. One inmate who tried to reason with the gangs was murdered. Douglas County-Airtight Road-Many witnesses have seen specters here, and numerous people have reported having mechanical problems here. Not Danville, but if youre brave enough dont mind the risk of being caught by the dude who owns the property, the The child was said to have hooves and cloven feet, pointed ears, horns, scale covered skin, and a long tail. She has also been seen in the hallways and backstage. Bond's Chapel Cemetery has a mysterious grave with a linked chain that grows longer every year. Numerous noises have been heard after hours like strange noises, banging, footsteps and someone walking up the stairs. Lisle-Benedictine University-Neuzil Hall-People have heard footsteps, felt cold spots, and have seen shadowy figures. However, these photos were taken recently. By the time the performance ends the figure vanishes into thin air. The ghost of the Indiana has been seen by numerous people and it is said that he will haunt the town forever for the wrong that was done to him. The unidentified ghost of a woman was been seen in Blackburn Hall. While traveling down this stretch of road at night, people report seeing bright lights in the wooded areas, that seem to be dancing around..then, they will shot off into thin air. The cemetery was established in 1857, but got it's unofficial start in 1828, when a group of moonshiners massacred a band of Indians, and then dumped their bodies in a shallow ravine and covered them with stones. You can explore silos as well as the tunnels which are covered in various tags. She has been known to turn TVs, radios, and lights on and off, as well as checking to make sure the doors are all closed and locked. Web76.010 Disposal of unclaimed vehicles more than seven years of age; disposal of abandoned or unclaimed vehicles without notice. Talk about a fascinating way to connect with the earliest people who called our region home. To stay in business, the plant had to shut down the Ingalls-Shepard Division and attempted to sell the facility. His ghost returned to haunt the home. His father was buried in England without a headstone. The side that is on the side where Rt. There were rumors that the Larsons kept a severely retarded child chained up in one of the rooms. 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. East St. Louis-State Street building-The building is abandoned, but there has been numerous of reports of faint screams coming from the inside. WebDanville, Illinois 37.9 miles from Vermilion, IL. Aurora-Mystery Rock-The legend says that soliders buried their tresures under this rock just before they were massacred by the Indians. After failing to find a buyer, the plant closed down in 1986. Barrington-White Cemetery-The cemetery is located just east of Old Barrington Road on Cuba Road. It is believed that there are another 150 people buried here. While most cities battle to remove, Read More Explore Torontos LEGAL Graffiti AlleyContinue, If youre from southern Ohio than you probably have heard of an odd prison that sits empty and decaying just off of state route 93. Stiffy Green belonged to John Heinl, a likable elderly man. Located at 1220 South 60th Court, Chicago,IL. The violin bow has been broken off. Elgin-Ellis Middle School-The auditorium of the school is supposedly haunted by a ghost of a woman in a white lace dress. People have reported that midnight you can hear a piano being played in this corner. The other side that is closer to Cary/Algonquin is where many of the "bad spirits" are located. The church burned to the ground on October 30, 2003. 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 that have ventured into the building have reported seeing apparitions, shadowy figures, ectoplasm forming into the forms of elderly people, and objects moving by themselves across the room. Algonquin - Algonquin Cemetery -at Rt.31 and Cary/Algonquin Rd. It is small with only 82 plots and is believed to be very haunted, with reports of everything from strange creatures to floating orbs among the tombs. From there you will find numerous stairwells that provide access to about 75% of the entire center. Midlothian-Bachelor's Grove Cemetery-This is one of the most haunted places in the mid-west. Cario started out as a booming little river town in the early 1800s. It is said today that every Friday night you will see the boy walking around out side the school. Lockport-Ruyon Park-Formerly known as Legions Park, this is the location of the first settler's farmstead the Runyon family. And because so many routes were built to the south to high-sulfur coal, a lot of it is now abandoned. Theghosts of Mr. & Mrs. Schweppe are said to behaunting the master bedroom. Belleville-The Old Meyer House-This is an old brick house that dates back to the mid 1800's. Ashley-Abandoned candy factory-The ghost of a woman that was killed there during a normal work day has been reportedly seen and heard here. Lake Zurich/Barrington-Cuba Road-Cuba Road is a long stretch of road that passes through several towns. And the shadows of people seem to move on their own, even when the person is not moving. This was built for the mayor of Joliet at the time Patrick C. Haley. They have been seen all over the hospital. Patients worked various jobs on farms, fire departments, utility services, and even in their own police force. Alton-Lovejoy Monument Cemetery-When entering this cemetery as "strange feeling" overcomes you. The church took 21 months and $800,000 to build. People have seen or feeling her presence in the storeroom, near the bar,and in an upstairs bedroom. Building-A man was found dead in the basement of this building, but the cause of death was undetermined. People have also seen bright orbs dancing around the cemetery. After that the building would be used for video rental until closing its dooring in the mid-90s. Legend has it that Harrison's ghostly men are re-creating the Battle of Tippecanoe. Pekin-California Road/Sheridan Road-There are three California Roads that are located in city of Pekin. The crash ignited a huge fireball that killed all the passengers and crew aboard. Joliet - Frank Shaver Allen house, corner of Morgan and Dewey streets - The Frank Shaver Allen house haunting was well-documented in the local press in the late 1970's after a team of psychics and a Joliet newspaperwoman investigated it. Disembodied voices and strange noises have been heard, ghost lights and apparitions have been seen. Eventually, the mob found the police protecting William and disarmed them. 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. Petersburg-New Salem-Numerous people have reportedly seen the ghost of Abraham Lincoln walking aroundat night. Late at night, people have seen figures moving around upstairs. You might have noticed that we included a few ghost towns in the article above. Cicero-Warren Park-On the top floor of the Warren Park Administration building, people have reported hearing moaning and footsteps, a misty apparition has been seen, doors open and close, and a window has been completely shattered. Elgin-Channing Memorial Elementary School-There has been numerous paranormal events that have taken place here. People have reported seeing his ghost running through the halls and hearing his faint screams. CopyrightedbyWCGHSAllrightsreservednoduplicationsorcopieswithoutownerswrittenpermission, var _nwls=[];if(window.jQuery&&window.jQuery.find){_nwls=jQuery.find(".fw_link_newWindow");}else{if(document.getElementsByClassName){_nwls=document.getElementsByClassName("fw_link_newWindow");}else{if(document.querySelectorAll){_nwls=document.querySelectorAll(".fw_link_newWindow");}else{document.write('<\/scr'+'ipt>');if(window.Sizzle){_nwls=Sizzle(".fw_link_newWindow");}}}}var numlinks=_nwls.length;for(var i=0;i