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Atlas ObscuraSep 4, 2026

Who Knew Illinois Had This Many Spooky Places?

Illinois is known for its haunted houses and Halloween extravaganzas: the kinds of places that draw lines out the door and attract visitors from all over the country. But beyond these creepy crowd favorites are a number of lesser-known spooky spots, all with backstories both historical and paranormal—like the “devil baby” that haunts a former Chicago settlement house or the witchy tomb that dra…

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Bachelor’s Grove CemeterySightSmall graveyard rumored to be a dumping ground for gangland bodies.
Elsewhere
George Stickney HouseSightBull Valley, United StatesBuilt with no sharp corners to allow spirits to travel freely.
Mount CarmelSightHillside, United StatesPopular burial site for Hillside's Italian-American population.
The Italian BrideSightHillside, United StatesTomb with a statue of Julia Buccola Petta, found intact years later.
Jane Addams Hull-House MuseumMuseumChicago, United StatesHistoric landmark offering tours and exhibits on humanitarian history.
St. Omer Cemetery Witch GraveSightSt. Omer, United StatesMonument for the Barnes family, including an alleged witch.
McPike MansionAttractionAlton, United StatesGrand estate with reported paranormal activity and friendly spirits.

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