Headless Horseman of Lakey’s Creek - McLeansboro, Illinois

A legend has grown around a small crossing of Lakey's Creek near what is now the town of McLeansboro, located in the southern part of Illinois.  A legend that is based on a settler who was known as Lakey.  Read the full story>>

The Headless Horseman of Lakey's Creek haunts a bridge near McLeansboro, Illinois

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St. James Cemetery and Church 'Monk Castle' - Chicago Suburbs - Lemont, Illinois

The St. James Church and surrounding Cemetery located in the Chicago suburbs of Lemont, Illinois has become known as 'Monk Castle' not for it's staff but for it's supernatural inhabitants.   Read the full story>>

St. James Cemetery and Church