Horrors at Alton State Hospital
As is the case with most mental hospitals from the early 1900s, the patients of the Alton State Hospital were subjected to cruel and inhumane 'treatments' under the guise of medical progress. Patients unlucky enough to land within its thick wal ...
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The Haunted St. Michael’s Church
Old Town Chicago is known for its Victorian architecture, walkable streets, and bustling shops, but towering above it all is the striking and mysterious St. Michael’s Church. Built centuries ago, this gothic landmark once served as a refuge for Ge ...
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Haunted Fenton Hotel
Forget heated pools—haunted hotels are the new hot amenity! If you’re traveling around Michigan, stay at the Fenton Hotel, where ghostly cats and spirits in the restaurant make for an unforgettable experience. It's known to be one of the most ha ...
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The Chicago Cubs Billy Goat Curse
The Billy Goat Curse is a sports-related legend that explains why the Chicago Cubs' were unable to win a National League pennant for 71 years.The Curse of the Billy Goat, or the Billy Goat Curse, is one of those offbeat tales that you sort of ha ...
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Manteno State Mental Hospital
In 1930, Manteno State Mental Hospital opened its doors in response to overcrowding at other state asylums in the Chicago area. First praised for bringing jobs to Illinois during the Great Depression, the conditions in the asylum quickly plummeted a ...
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The Legend of Resurrection Mary
One of Chicago’s most famous ghosts stories is Resurrection Mary. The legend goes that she was killed in a hit-and-run while walking home from a ball sometime in the 1920s. Ever since, the ghost of a young woman in a white gown has been seen by do ...
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The Old Joliet Prison
The Old Joliet Prison just outside of Chicago was the site of hundreds of executions and held notorious criminals like John Wayne Gacy and Baby Face Nelson. The imposingly dark appearance of the prison casts a shadow on the surrounding area, given i ...
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The Iroquois Theatre Fire
On the morning of December 30th, 1903, a blaze ignited within the Iroquois Theatre that would take the lives of over 600 people.Theatre patrons were burned alive, trampled to death, and trapped in the theatre’s maze-like layout as it burned to ...
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Excalibur Chicago
For over two decades, the Excalibur was one of Chicago’s biggest and most popular nightclubs, attracting patrons with its gothic architecture and late-night parties.But the Excalibur didn’t just attract partygoers; ghosts and spirits were al ...
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Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery
Hidden off the beaten path in Cook County, Illinois, is a graveyard that is often visited by a lady in white searching for a lost loved one. But she isn’t alone. Multiple spirits frequent this sea of forgotten tombstones, keeping ghost enthusiasts ...
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