Illinois Ghost Stories: Haunted Places of the Prairie State | Ep. 13

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In Episode 13 of the Haunted America series, host Lyle Perez dives into the ghostly past of Illinois. From eerie hotels to haunted cemeteries, the Prairie State is home to some of the most notorious haunted locations. Here's a quick look at the spots we’ll explore:

Featured Haunted Locations:

Congress Plaza Hotel - 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Known for its haunted Room 441 and the ghost of Peg Leg Johnny, this iconic hotel is rife with paranormal activity.

Bachelor's Grove Cemetery - 143rd St, Midlothian, IL 60445
This small, secluded cemetery is home to the famous apparition known as the “Madonna of Bachelor's Grove” and the mysterious vanishing farmhouse.

Woodstock Opera House - 121 Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Haunted by the spirit of a failed actress named Elvira, this charming theater has seen countless paranormal reports over the years.

McPike Mansion - 2018 Alby St, Alton, IL 62002
A crumbling mansion with active hauntings, including the ghost of Sarah Wells, a former servant, and Mr. McPike himself.

Manteno State Hospital - Division St & Maple St, Manteno, IL 60950
This now-abandoned psychiatric hospital has a dark past, with reports of shadow figures and ghostly patients roaming the grounds.

Old Joliet Prison - 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432
This prison housed notorious criminals and is said to be haunted by both inmates and a former warden who still walks the cellblocks.

Rose Hotel - 76 Main St, Elizabethtown, IL 62931
Haunted by the “Lady in Black,” this historic inn is filled with reports of ghostly footsteps and sorrowful spirits.

Greenwood Cemetery - 606 S Church St, Decatur, IL 62522
One of Illinois’ oldest cemeteries, it’s home to the ghost of the “Black Angel” and playful ghostly children.

Rialto Square Theatre - 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432
This beautiful theater is haunted by Esmeralda, a tragic actress, and a ghostly usher who still attends to guests.

Archer Avenue - Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Known for sightings of the famous hitchhiking ghost Resurrection Mary, this haunted road is a hotspot for paranormal activity.

Join Lyle Perez as he takes you through Illinois' haunted past, filled with ghost stories that will send shivers down your spine. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow ghost hunters.

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Keywords: Haunted Illinois, Illinois Ghost Stories, Paranormal Illinois, Haunted Locations, Congress Plaza Hotel, Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, McPike Mansion, Woodstock Opera House, Joliet Prison, Haunted America Series

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