Palatine, IL|News|
Palatine Fall Fun: Pumpkin Patches, Spooky Stories
There’s still time for fall fun in Palatine. Head out to pick some pumpkins and explore local haunts.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Illinois Halloween 2020: Urban Legends
From historic ghosts to unexplained phenomena, here are some scary and spooky tales to get you through Halloween.
Orland Park, IL|News|
Second Oldest Home In Orland Haunted By Family's Spirits: Psychic
The Senator John Humphrey House belonged to one family before it was owned to the historical society. Some say their spirits never left.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Ghosts Of Geneva: A Ghastly Downtown Tour
Downtown Geneva is reportedly home to one of the most haunted blocks in all of Kane County.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Lake Forest Legend: Marion Lambert, The Ghost Of Sheridan Road
After the local teen was fatally poisoned, her older boyfriend was famously acquitted of her murder.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
The History Behind Libertyville's 'Devil's Gate'
A local history buff shares her thoughts on the urban legend and how it originated.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
H.H. Holmes' Wilmette Haunt Inspires Local Urban Legends
The infamous 'Devil in the White City' serial killer was suspected of stealing the lumber used to build a house on what is now 11th Street.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Want To See A Spectral Car? Visit White Cemetery On Cuba Road
One of the oldest cemeteries in the state, Barrington's White Cemetery is famous for being home to visitors from the beyond.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Is A Giant Bat-Winged Creature Haunting Carol Stream?
There have been tales of a large winged creature spotted on Morton Road.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Bachelor's Grove: Desecrated Cemetery's Haunts Are Alive And Well
The amount of information on the paranormal related to Bachelor's Grove Cemetery "would encompass a book," the cemetery's website states.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Ghosts Of Graceland: Chicago Cemetery Filled With Haunting Tales
The famed Uptown graveyard continues to fascinate residents with ghostly stories that have become legendary since it opened in 1860.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Limestone: Is It Haunted?
Several area ghosts stories and spooky tales have a connection: Lemont limestone.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Bad Boss: Legend of The Demon Butcher of Palos Park
Late-19th Century Palos Park resident sold his butchered apprentice to neighbors, who said it was the best meat they ever had.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Rialto's Many Ghosts Include 'Vivian' And 'Little Colin'
Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre opened in 1926, and many spirits may wander the building, including the balcony and the star's dressing room.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Spooky Tales A Part Of 'Haunted' Dole Mansion's History
Some have said they've seen the ghost Eliza "Lou" Ringling, the widow of circus owner Al Ringling, at the Crystal Lake landmark.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Haunted Blue Island Bar Paranormal Investigation SOLD OUT
Graveside Paranormal's investigation of haunted Forge bar in Blue Island has SOLD OUT.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Where Does Resurrection Mary Dance? Her Suburban Haunt Is Gone
Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs was destroyed in a 2016 fire. Plans to rebuild it apparently also went up in flames.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Catholic Ghost Anniversary Has Arrived For Kellen Ryan
For Halloween, Patch Editor John Ferak, who graduated from the old building in 1991, retold the story of Joliet's well-known ghost.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Haunted Illinois: 11 Haunted Spots Across The State
Some of these reputed haunts capitalize on their reputation by offering events and ghost tours.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Tormented Spirits Are Haunting Old Joliet Prison: Ferak Column
Patch Editor John Ferak attended Friday night's Chicago Hauntings tour at the Old Joliet Prison.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Local Haunts: 5 Haunted Illinois Spots You Can Visit
Another look at the sites of Chicagoland's most infamous ghost stories.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
This Is Illinois' Best Haunted Place To Visit
October means getting in the spirit for Halloween, including visits to local haunts.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
4 Famous Ghost Stories From The Most Haunted Hotel In Illinois
The Congress Plaza Hotel in downtown Chicago harbors some of the darkest ghost stories in the state.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Local Haunts: 5 Haunted Spots In Illinois
A look at the sites of Chicagoland's most infamous ghost stories.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Haunted Joliet: Website Profile's the City's Spookiest Sites
Check out scariest spots in town, according to HubPages.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
