15 of the Most Infamous Urban Legends in Illinois

Whether you’re from Chicago, the suburbs or a one-stoplight town, there’s no shortage of urban legends and folklore in Illinois.

Some of these stories, like that of a giant, flying creature with a taste for human flesh, date back hundreds of years, while other urban legends involving a creepy clown and bigfoot’s cousin originated only in the 20th century.

So unleash your inner Fox Mulder and don your tinfoil hats, because these are 15 of the most infamous urban legends in Illinois.

If we missed any you think are worthy of being mentioned, let us know in the comment section!

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