These 8 Terrifying Places In Illinois Will Haunt Your Dreams Tonight

Discover eight haunted locations in Illinois known for their paranormal activities and ghost sightings.

Why spend $10 on a scary movie when you can get scared for free? These eight terrifying places will haunt your dreams.

1. McPike Mansion (Alton)

There have been reported accounts of paranormal activity.

2. Bachelor's Grove Cemetery (Midlothian)

There are reports of a white lady carrying around a baby, among other strange sightings

3. Stateville Correctional Center (Crest Hill)

Stateville has been home to some infamous killers and host to numerous electrocutions

4. Peoria Public Library

Employees have reported hearing their names called while they were alone. They've also reported seeing the ghost of a former employee. Happy reading!

5. Illinois College (Jacksonville)

Each hall is said to have a resident ghost.

6. Cahokia Mounds (Collinsville)

It is said to be haunted by the spirits of Native Americans who used to live here.

7. Manteno State Hospital

In 1939, 384 patients and staff came down with typhoid, in an incident referred to as "Manteno Madness." People who have visited the site have reported seeing ghosts and hearing sounds over an intercom.

8. Greenwood Cemetery (Decatur)

Heavy rains caused graves to collapse and many soldiers' graves to be disturbed. Their spirits are said to still linger.

What other places in Illinois are terrifying? Let us know in the comments.

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