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Ghosts of the Windy City: Chicago’s Haunted Past
June 06, 2025 · 40 min

In this episode, we delve into the shadowy corners of Chicago’s history, exploring its most chilling legends and haunted landmarks. From the spectral sightings at Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery to the twisted legacy of H.H. Holmes’ Murder Castle—now eerily repurposed as a post office—each story unveils a deeper connection between the city’s past and its paranormal present. They also examine the haunting tale of Resurrection Mary and the unsettling myth of the Devil Baby of Hull House. Along the way, they discuss historic tragedies continue to shape the city’s ghost stories. Tune in for a journey through one of America’s most haunted cities.

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Topics Of Episode

Here's a list of places and topics discussed in the episode:

Bachelors Grove Cemetery

History of the cemeteryParanormal phenomenaBlue light orbsDisappearing house legendGhostly apparitions

H.H. Holmes Murder Castle

Holmes' backgroundMurder Castle's designVictims and murder methodsConversion to post officeParanormal reports

Resurrection Cemetery

Resurrection Mary legendVanishing hitchhiker storyArcher Avenue haunted locationsSt. James Sag ChurchTime slip phenomena

Hull House

Historical backgroundDevil Baby legendJane Addams' involvementParanormal rumorsImmigrant history

Additional Discussion Points

Chicago's haunted historyPotential Native American connectionsProhibition era contextAl Capone family connectionUpcoming Windy City Parafest bonus episode

The episode covered a comprehensive overview of Chicago's paranormal and historical sites, blending historical context with supernatural legends.

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"Don't Die on Me" – MYUU

"Haunted" – Ross Bugden

"Realize – Flow Into Darkness"

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