5 Most Haunted Places in Chicago Explained by a Ghost Expert and a Historian
Chicago often ranks among the most haunted cities in the United States, but not everyone is a fan of ghost stories. When I asked Northwestern University professor and historian Bill Savage to weigh in, he said, “Chicago is haunted not by ghosts, but by the city’s neglect of the working class.” Whether you believe in the supernatural or not (I’m with Bill), most of Chicago’s enduring ghost stories contain at least a kernel of historical truth. With that in mind, here are the ten “most haunted” sites in the city.
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Haunted Places in Chicago
From ghostly firefighters to phantom artists, the Windy City is has paranormal occurrences around every corner, which is why The Speakeasy is bringing you our list of the most haunted places in Chicago. Enjoy!
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The Most Haunted Town in America! Alton, Illinois
Spooks call this place home, and they have the potential of appearing at any time, to any person, at any location. It is said that limestone, a building material used in many Alton dwellings because of its supply nearby, holds psychic energy. The Illini Indians once dominated this place, along with the nearby convergence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. All this makes for a great ghostly paradise!
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ABANDONED GHOST SHIP! (Exploring via DRONE, 300FT TALL SILOS!)
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MOST HAUNTED abandoned house in America!
Today on Strange Places, I will be flying over an abandoned ghost ship that has been out of services for years, and has been left to rot in a harbor next to many abandoned silos that suffer the same fate.
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The abandoned estate IN THE WOODS!
The MOST HAUNTED GRAVEYARD IN THE WORLD!!! (Bachelor grove)
ABANONED BURNED MANSION!
Cold War NUCLEAR bunkers
Abandoned plant with GIANT SPIDER! UNDERGROUND TUNNELS!
About Strange Places: On Strange Places, we always take you to places where most people wouldn't dare to venture. We explore abandoned and haunted locations across the midwest. Mostly in the Chicago area. With your help, however, Strange Places could go NATIONAL! So hit that subscribe button! SHARE OUR VIDEOS! LIKE, COMMENT! We are trying to become big so that we can find and explore Strange Places across the United States, and the world.
About Max Power: Max Power is the host of the web series, Strange Places. Max was interested in exploring abandoned places since he was four, however, his parents kept him on a short leash. He began to get into urban exploring at his high school, where he was constantly exploring the little known parts of his school with his best friend, Jukes. Max's senior year of high school, he made several expeditions to a tunnel in Hinsdale, IL. In 2015, Max decided to begin the web series, Strange Places, to practice his filmmaking skills. He never thought that his series would blow-up like it has.
Max intends on working on the series until he is able to begin producing/directing his own films and eventually get his start in Hollywood.
Check out Strange Places videos: Hinsdale Tunnel (better than the FaZe rug tunnel), the Abandoned Joliet Military Arsenal (which manufactured TNT, bullets, and munitions during world war two), ruins of an abandoned farm in the woods, the haunted Bachelor Grove Cemetery, a massive abandoned fire-damaged mansion, abandoned nuclear cold-war bunkers in Galena, Illinois, the most haunted house in America, abandoned Katherine's crossing haunted house, and the abandoned cement plant in Ogelsby.
HAUNTED ABANDONED HOSPITAL! (Groaning Ghoul came out of the morgue!) Dilapidated, 120 years old!
Ameer_175_ CAUGHT THAT THING ON CAMERA!! THAT GAVE ME THE CHILLS! Please like and subscribe for more!
RAFTING IN ABANDONED FLOOED BANK VAULT!
CHRISSY'S WEBSITE!!!
Today we are taking you to the abandoned, reportedly haunted hospital. It even had a morgue in the basement! It was very creepy, and one of the most dilapidated buildings I have ever been in! Like and sub to see more Strange Places! We are coming out with new videos every week this summer!
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ABANDONED MILLIONAIRES MANSION (from 1850!)!!!
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Chicago's FaZe Rug Tunnel!
MOST HAUNTED abandoned house in America!
The MOST HAUNTED GRAVEYARD IN THE WORLD!!! (Bachelor grove)
ABANONED BURNED MANSION!
Cold War NUCLEAR bunkers
Abandoned plant with GIANT SPIDER! UNDERGROUND TUNNELS!
About Strange Places: On Strange Places, we always take you to places where most people wouldn't dare to venture. We explore abandoned and haunted locations across the midwest. Mostly in the Chicago area. With your help, however, Strange Places could go NATIONAL! So hit that subscribe button! SHARE OUR VIDEOS! LIKE, COMMENT! We are trying to become big so that we can find and explore Strange Places across the United States, and the world.
About Max Power: Max Power is the host of the web series, Strange Places. Max was interested in exploring abandoned places since he was four, however, his parents kept him on a short leash. He began to get into urban exploring at his high school, where he was constantly exploring the little known parts of his school with his best friend, Jukes. Max's senior year of high school, he made several expeditions to a tunnel in Hinsdale, IL. In 2015, Max decided to begin the web series, Strange Places, to practice his filmmaking skills. He never thought that his series would blow-up like it has.
Max intends on working on the series until he is able to begin producing/directing his own films and eventually get his start in Hollywood.
Check out Strange Places videos: Hinsdale Tunnel (better than the FaZe rug tunnel), the Abandoned Joliet Military Arsenal (which manufactured TNT, bullets, and munitions during world war two), ruins of an abandoned farm in the woods, the haunted Bachelor Grove Cemetery, a massive abandoned fire-damaged mansion, abandoned nuclear cold-war bunkers in Galena, Illinois, the most haunted house in America, abandoned Katherine's crossing haunted house, and the abandoned cement plant in Ogelsby.
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Congress Plaza Hotel Paranormal Investigation (2018)
Congress Plaza Hotel Paranormal Investigation (2018)
On April 13, 2018 we traveled to the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago, Illinois for a weekend event. During our time at the weekend, we conducted various paranormal investigation experiences and this video will explain what and how we conducted them as well as share with you some of our paranormal evidence.
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The Haunting of the Congress Plaza Hotel (Chicago) - Our Haunted Travels
The Haunting of the Congress Plaza Hotel (Chicago)
Sit back my friends and listen to the tales and stories of the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Reports of paranormal activity at this hotel range from sightings of Dr. H. H. Holmes in the hallways and lobby, to the spirit of Al Capone being seen in the bar area. There are also strange reports from room 441 and those of sighting of two little boys who where killed by their mother still roaming the halls.
Ghost Stories and Folklore are Paranormal History that will cover the paranormal claims at the particular locations. On occasion, we may deviate from a location and provide some sort of creepy pasta or urban legend video. These videos are narrated by our mascot Boris to add that special creepy effect to the videos. So sit back, listen, and enjoy. You can see the complete catalog of Ghost Stories and Folklore Videos we have at:
PANICd Paranormal History - Our Haunted Travels is a series of Paranormal History that we provide the history of the location, the ghost stories and folklore, the paranormal claims, our personal experiences, and why we believe the location could be haunted. Be sure to follow along with our adventures where we feature a new location we have visited each week at:
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MANSION GHOST TOWN AND ABANDONED BILLIONAIRES ESTATE!!! (6 MANSIONS!) *Creepy Dungeon basement!*
6 ABANDONED MANSIONS ON THIS ABANDONED DEVELOPMENT!! CRAZY!!! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE to see more STRANGE PLACES!
RAFTING IN ABANDONED FLOOED BANK VAULT!
I am your host Max Power, but in my home country of Snobania, I am known as Count Snobula, the Arch Duke of Snobland. Today I will be giving you a tour of my mansion, the McSnobsky Manor. I DEMAND THAT ALL MY SUBJECTS AND PEASANTS LIKE AND SUBCRIBE!!!! Or I will run you down with my goldplated Rolls Royce Phantom, and crush you with its diamond incrusted tires which come standard by the way!
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Creepy dudes can stalk Chrissy here^ ,but beware, her BF David will probably kick your @$$, quite easily.
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ABANDONED SKY SCRAPER!!!
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CEMENT FACTORY!!!
Chicago's FaZe Rug Tunnel!
MOST HAUNTED abandoned house in America!
The MOST HAUNTED GRAVEYARD IN THE WORLD!!! (Bachelor grove)
ABANONED BURNED MANSION!
Cold War NUCLEAR bunkers
Abandoned plant with GIANT SPIDER! UNDERGROUND TUNNELS!
About Strange Places: On Strange Places, we always take you to places where most people wouldn't dare to venture. We explore abandoned and haunted locations across the midwest. Mostly in the Chicago area. With your help, however, Strange Places could go NATIONAL! So hit that subscribe button! SHARE OUR VIDEOS! LIKE, COMMENT! We are trying to become big so that we can find and explore Strange Places across the United States, and the world.
About Max Power: Max Power is the host of the web series, Strange Places. Max was interested in exploring abandoned places since he was four, however, his parents kept him on a short leash. He began to get into urban exploring at his high school, where he was constantly exploring the little known parts of his school with his best friend, Jukes. Max's senior year of high school, he made several expeditions to a tunnel in Hinsdale, IL. In 2015, Max decided to begin the web series, Strange Places, to practice his filmmaking skills. He never thought that his series would blow-up like it has.
Max intends on working on the series until he is able to begin producing/directing his own films and eventually get his start in Hollywood.
Check out Strange Places videos: Hinsdale Tunnel (better than the FaZe rug tunnel), the Abandoned Joliet Military Arsenal (which manufactured TNT, bullets, and munitions during world war two), ruins of an abandoned farm in the woods, the haunted Bachelor Grove Cemetery, a massive abandoned fire-damaged mansion, abandoned nuclear cold-war bunkers in Galena, Illinois, the most haunted house in America, abandoned Katherine's crossing haunted house, and the abandoned cement plant in Ogelsby.
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The Haunted - The Metro - Chicago, Illinois - April 04, 2007
Joliet, Illinois (EPISODE #1) - HAUNTED ROUTES (Spirits in Chicago) ROUTE 666 **PILOT EPISODE**
Do you like travel? How about scary places? Discover creepy locations across the United States with Matthew Rosvally & Guil Claveria. A weekly journey through HAUNTED ROUTES on Route 66.
EPISODE #1: Spirits in Chicago
Locations: Rialto Theater / Red Lion Pub / Route 66 Sign in Chicago
Directed by Matthew Rosvally
Written by Guil Claveria & Matthew Rosvally
Produced by Guil Claveria
Music by Bill Johnson, Jr.
Motion Graphics Designer: Camden Remington
Title Designer: Scott Seagren
Haunted Resurrection Cemetery, Chicago
The Haunting of the Englewood Post Office (H. H. Holmes Murder Castle) - Our Haunted Travels
The Haunting of the Englewood Post Office (H. H. Holmes Murder Castle)
Sit back my friends and listen to the tales and stories of the Englewood Post Office in Chicago, Illinois. Reports of paranormal activity at this post office date back to since it was first built on the property that once stood the Murder Castle owned by Dr. H. H. Holmes.
Ghost Stories and Folklore are Paranormal History that will cover the paranormal claims at the particular locations. On occasion, we may deviate from a location and provide some sort of creepy pasta or urban legend video. These videos are narrated by our mascot Boris to add that special creepy effect to the videos. So sit back, listen, and enjoy. You can see the complete catalog of Ghost Stories and Folklore Videos we have at:
PANICd Paranormal History - Our Haunted Travels is a series of Paranormal History that we provide the history of the location, the ghost stories and folklore, the paranormal claims, our personal experiences, and why we believe the location could be haunted. Be sure to follow along with our adventures where we feature a new location we have visited each week at:
#haunted #exploring #history #urbanlegend
Visit our on-line database of paranormal locations throughout the United States at:
Take a look at some of our paranormal related articles at:
Join us on Facebook at:
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Make sure you subscribe to our channel at:
You can also follow us on Instagram at:
Thanks for watching, and happy hunting!
Haunted Road Trip, IL - Tour of Oldest Occult Bookstore in US!
An exclusive from my haunted road trip! Photography of any kind is strictly prohibited, but owner Louvel Delon breaks the rules and allows me to film. Glimpse inside the oldest business of its kind in the United States. The Occult Bookstore opened in 1918 in Chicago, IL. We dig deep in this 45 minute interview.
Haunted Places in Illinois 2
Get ready for The Speakeasy's second list of picks for the top ten most haunted places in Illinois! Be warned, some of these may hit close to home... Enjoy.
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