Weird Around Illinois: Recent Episodes
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We're a family that searches for weird stuff around Illinois, such as dogman, bigfoot, ghosts, and more. Make sure to check us out on YouTube!
Dogman doesn't exist! At least that's what some people say. For true dogman believers, those are fighting words. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at the arguments against the existence of this canine cryptid and talks about whether or not some of them could be valid.
Southwestern Illinois is a hotbed of unusual activity, from cryptid reports to parananormal encounters to UFO sightings. The Weird Around Illinois team tours Alton, Illinois and the surrounding area, investigating sightings of bigfoot, dogman, thunderbirds and more.
The Weird Around Illinois team visits Alton, Illinois, the most haunted small town in Illinois in search of ghosts, spirits, specters and general weirdness.
The Weird Around Illinois Team talks ghosts, Illinois legends and general weirdness with author and paranormal reporter Sylvia Shults.
The Weird Around Illinois Team talks ghosts, Illinois legends and general weirdness with author and paranormal reporter Sylvia Shults.Check out her latest book! - https://bookshop.org/p/books/gone-on-vacation-endless-summer-sylvia-shults/23081737?ean=9781958589267&next=t
UFO's over southwestern Illinois? The Weird Around Illinois Team looks into several reports from law enforcement officers about an unidentified flying object appearing in the skies over Shiloh, Illinois and several neighboring towns. Is it aliens, or something less sinister?
In this second part of the interview with Lon Strickler, Lon and the Weird Around Illinois team shares their stories of the paranormal and unexplained!
Lon Strickler, author, paranormal investigator and creator of the "Phantoms and Monsters" podcast and website, joins the Weird Around Illinois Team to share some of his past experiences and talk about the Chicago Mothman, as well as other cryptids and paranormal phenomenon.
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." And maybe Bigfoot. And Dogman. And ghosts. And aliens. Are you afraid of these things? The Weird Around Illinois team discusses the fear that the paranormal can generate and how it can affect their cryptid, ghost and alien hunts.
In part two of Weird Around Illinois' interview with paranormal expert Chad Lewis, the acclaimed author and researcher describes what it's like to go out into the field looking for cryptids, ghosts and paranormal phenomenon, even sharing stories about his journey through the Seven Gates of Hell.
World famous paranormal investigator and author Chad Lewis joins the Weird Around Illinois team to share his thoughts on winged cryptids and other Midwestern weirdness in part one of a very enlightening interview.
Back in the day, all you needed to hunt ghosts was a flashlight, a camera and a lot of courage. Now there are dozens of devices designed or repurposed to help paranormal investigators find the odd lingering spirit. Some are great, some are...questionable. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at some of the tech the average ghost hunter may not need.
In this final conversation with Shetan Noir, she shares her thoughts with the Weird Around Illinois team on various cryptids of the Midwest. The accomplished cryptozoologist and author once again displays the depth of her knowledge of the natural world and the cryptids that live in it.
The Weird Around Illinois team welcomes cryptozoologist and author Shetan Noir to the podcast to discuss Canadian wildfires, lake monsters and cryptids of all kinds.
What do aliens, ghosts and cryptids have in common? All have been occasionally associated with portals. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at these mysterious paranormal doorways, where they may go, and how various cryptids and supernatural entities may use them.
Where in Illinois can you find cryptids, ghosts, UFO's, psychics and really cool artwork all at the same time? The Paranormal Chicago event, of course! The Weird Around Illinois team was there and shares what they found.
One loyal listener to Weird Around Illinois reported a Bigfoot-like cryptid encounter in Waterman, Illinois, so the team took a road trip. The hunt for Bigfoot took them to hiking trails, forest preserves, state parks, a big lake and a wonderful little pub/restaurant.
It's not surprising to hear about a cryptid sighting in the deep woods, but it's a little more surprising to hear about Dogman going through somebody's trash cans or Mothman perched on someone's roof. These sorts of cryptid sightings occur in populated areas surprisingly often. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a closer look at how and why this may happen.
You don't need to go to Point Pleasant, West Virginia to see Mothman; it turns out the winged cryptid has been seen right here in Illinois! The Weird Around Illinois Team looks at flying cryptid sightings around the state to help you find the top five places in Illinois to see Mothman.
Something weird is going on around Willow Springs, Illinois. With multiple haunted sites all in close proximity to one another, the Weird Around Illinois team made a night of it, looking for paranormal activity and lingering ghosts at the Irish Legend Restaurant, Asbury Coffee House and German Church Road. Yes, just for old time's sake they go looking for the ghost of Resurrection Mary one more time, as well.
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For years, residents of Southern Illinois have reported seeing a large, black canine cryptid stalking the roads and forests. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a closer look at these stories to try to sort out whether or not Illinois is really the home of a black panther, or possibly some other animal or paranormal phenomenon.
In a recent podcast, the Weird Around Illinois Team questioned whether there had been any recent sightings of Chicago's ghostly hitchhiker known as Resurrection Mary. "Asked and answered", thanks to a listener who had a personal run in with this famous spirit just a few years ago, indicating that Resurrection Mary is alive (or rather, dead) and well. The team shares this new ghost story.
There might be something weird about Bigfoot. Is Sasquatch a spirit, an alien, a multi-dimensional cryptid, or some other paranormal phenomenon? The Weird Around Illinois team takes a closer look at this famous hairy, bipedal cryptid in an attempt to figure out whether or not Bigfoot might just be a paranormal entity.
Imagine you're having a quiet evening, not far from the shores of Lake Michigan, when suddenly the lights go out. There's no reason to worry though, because now there are plenty of lights...In the sky! This is the experience of an eyewitness in Zion, Illinois. Were they drones? UAP's? Reflections? The Weird Around Illinois team investigates.
Dogman soldiers, a small town terrorized by Dogman and a sinister government cover-up. Our special guest, Henry, shares two frightening tales of Dogman encounters in Illinois. There seems to be even more to this cryptid than meets the eye.
A Weird Around Illinois listener shares his insight into the true nature of Dogman, including tales of personal Dogman encounters and run-ins with other paranormal entities and government agencies. What you learn could save your life one day!
After much urging from listeners, friends and colleagues, the Weird Around Illinois team checks out one of the most famous hauntings in Illinois—Resurrection Mary, the Hitchhiking Ghost of Archer Avenue. Is it just another ghost story, or is there truly something supernatural going on over on the west side of Chicago?
Over 20 years ago, something was in the sky over Tinley Park, Illinois. Was it a UFO, an experimental aircraft, or something else entirely? The Weird Around Illinois team takes an in-depth look at one of the biggest mass UFO sightings ever to try to determine if there is a logical explanation or if it was a true UAP incident.
Once you have a paranormal encounter, it can sometimes open the door to more, and sometimes more intense, paranormal encounters. So it was with our listener who saw Dogman in Shiloh, Illinois. Listen now to his account of ghostly encounters and hauntings in a whole new location.
A Weird Around Illinois listener in southeast Missouri reported an encounter with a Dogman that could have ended badly, but instead turned into a lesson on how we can coexist with these canine cryptids. The team discusses his story.
A UFO or UAP can appear anywhere, anytime, but some locations do seem to have more sightings than others. Whether these UFOs are aliens, experimental military aircraft or simply odd weather phenomena, people just see them more often in some places than others. With that in mind, the Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at the top ten cities in Illinois for UFO sightings.
A listener shares his terrifying story of an encounter with a Dogman in Southern Illinois exclusively with the Weird Around Illinois team.
People bring their dogs hunting. They bring their dogs to the beach, to the store, even to work. But should people bring their dogs on a cryptid hunt? Is a dog going to be an asset or a liability when chasing bigfoot, dogman or mothman? The Weird Around Illinois team discusses...
Is Dogman hiding in Roselle, Illinois? One eyewitness thinks so. The Weird Around Illinois team goes over this listener's creepy account of a canine cryptid hanging around a little too close for comfort.
They say timing is everything. When, then, is the best time to look for Dogman? The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at some recorded Dogman sightings to try to isolate the best season and time of day to find this elusive canine cryptid.
As cryptids go, there are plenty of believers in Bigfoot, Dogman and Mothman out there, but what about Goatman? This cryptid is a little more rare, and isolated to a few specific areas, but those who claim to have seen him would probably tell you that he is the scariest and most dangerous monster of all.
Do you think you know Bigfoot? Here are ten facts about the elusive ape-like cryptid that you may not know, whether you've been tracking Sasquatch sightings for years or are just taking your first steps into Bigfoot research.
Why are Illinois farmers finding flattened circles and other geometric shapes in their fields? Are these crop circles a message? Evidence of an alien landing site? Weird weather damage? A hoax? The Weird Around Illinois team takes a closer look at crop circles.
Native American legends tell tales of a Thunderbird, a giant winged creature with mythical powers. Is this what landed in the back of one Illinois listener's truck? The Weird Around Illinois team take a look at this account of a terrifying encounter with a winged cryptid.
When people think if cryptids, Illinois is not usually the first state that comes to mind. As it turns out, Illinois has more than its fair share of cryptid activity, including such popular creatures as bigfoot, dogman and mothman. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at the top five cryptids you may see in Illinois.
What would be scary enough to make someone back into a pond until the water was up to their neck? Bigfoot? Dogman? Some other unknown cryptid? Whatever it was, it appeared near a pond in the far western suburbs of Chicago and one of our listeners was kind enough to share the tale with us. Join the Weird Around Illinois team as we discuss this horrifying encounter of a fishing trip gone bad.
In this podcast episode, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about where people usually see ghosts, and why they're seen there.
What could be worse than a train full of clowns and other circus performers meeting their doom? When those performers, and perhaps the circus animals as well, come back to haunt site where they were buried. The Weird Around Illinois team investigates the Ghost Elephants of Forest Park, Illinois.
One of our loyal Weird Around Illinois listeners reported some weirdness on Sheridan Road in Waukegan. After multiple investigations of this possible ghost or cryptid, as well as other cryptid sightings in the area, the team shares their view on just what is going on in this area of high strangeness.
They say "Your vibe attracts your tribe", but does this apply to the paranormal as well? The Weird Around Illinois team looks at the relationship between your mood and your likelihood of seeing cryptids like Dogman or Bigfoot, or having an encounter with an alien or ghost.
We've always assumed that humans were the first sentient, intelligent species to inhabit the earth, but is that really the truth? What if there were ancient species, long before humans, with comparable technology and intellect? Were they aliens? Cryptids? Reptilians? If they were here, where did they go? The Weird Around Illinois team discusses the possibilities.
When dogman looks at us, what does he see? Are we prey, a fellow predator, creator, rival, threat? Only dogman knows for sure, but the Weird Around Illinois team discusses some theories about this elusive cryptid and just what he may be thinking when he sees a human being.
It's a clear night and there's an object hovering in the night sky. It's not moving like a plane, but it seems to be very high up and emitting an eerie glow...Before you call the air force and tell them we're under attack by alien spacecraft, it's best to be aware of some of the things that can look like a UFO or UAP. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at some of the most frequent culprits in cases of UFO mistaken identity.
In this video, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about 5 ghost restaurants in Illinois.
From Night of the Living Dead to The Walking Dead, zombies have always been popular in media, but are they real? Can a zombie be created by a voodoo witch doctor, or a deadly virus, or some sort of mind control? The Weird Around Illinois team tries to figure it out so we can all be prepared for the zombie apocalypse.
One of the things that most haunted restaurants have in common is a long and rich History. The Great Escape in Schiller Park certainly has this history. The space has been around for more than a century, having been frequented by the likes of notorious gangster Al Capone and silent film star Tom Mix. It seems some of the visitors are still hanging around in the form of hosts, poltergeists or specters. The Weird Around Illinois team checks out the ghosts, and the food, in this famous Chicago Haunted Restaurant.
When people see dogman, are they actually just seeing Kangaroos? In this video, the Weird Around Illinois talks about that possibly.
Paranormal encounters and cryptid sightings seem to come in clusters, and this is especially true when it comes to Mothman. From West Virginia to Wisconsin, each Mothman sighting seems to lead to many more. The Weird Around Illinois team discusses this phenomenon and why it may be occurring.
Whether you're hoping to find Bigfoot, or hoping that Sasquatch doesn't ruin your camping trip, it helps to know if the big, hairy primate is around. With that in mind, Weird Around Illinois team shares 10 clear signs that Bigfoot is in the area.
When you watch a movie like Alien Romulus, you expect to see some pretty scary creatures, but this movie provided a look at a creature that is eerily similar to a familiar earthbound cryptid. Is this lazy creature design, or is this a hidden message from the creators of this sci-fi film? Do they know something we don't about the cryptids here on earth?
The Weird Around Illinois Team continues their exploration of paranormal phenomena in Michigan. This time they explore several haunted sites in and around Grand Rapids, looking for Michigan ghosts, spirits and spectres from the deepest woods to the trendiest pizza place.
The Michigan Dogman is perhaps the most famous of the Midwestern cryptids. The Weird Around Illinois team goes into the woods of Central Michigan to hunt the elusive Dogman creature, and along the way discover a burger that even Bigfoot would love.
If you see Bigfoot once, does it make you more likely to see him again? If you see Dogman, are you more likely to see a Wendigo? If you see a UFO, does that mean a Bigfoot encounter or Dogman encounter is on the horizon? The Weird Around Illinois team looks at how one sighting of a cryptid, ghost or UFO might lead to future paranormal encounters.
The Weird Around Illinois Team relies on a unique indicator to find a UFO hotspot in Northern Illinois. They search the skies for UFO's, UAP's and any other potential indicators of alien visitation.
The Weird Around Illinois team has found Bigfoot! Or at least a big foot. In week #5 of "Klinger's Bigfoot Hunt", sponsored by Rock 95.5, the Weird Around Illinois team was the first to find the hidden big foot and win the weekly prize (and also qualify for a chance to win the grand prize of hunting Bigfoot in Alaska).
Native American burial mounds, a huge marsh, swarms of killer mosquitoes and multiple reports of Dogman in the area...What could possibly go wrong? The Weird Around Illinois team searches for the Wisconsin Dogman at the Nitschke Mounds near Horicon Marsh.
In this episode, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about the possibility of bigfoots being related to primates or Neanderthals.
Have you ever seen a sleeping bigfoot? Does dogman sleep underground? Just exactly where are these mysterious cryptids sleeping when they're not out avoiding hunters and terrorizing hikers? The Weird Around Illinois team looks into the possible habits of sleeping cryptids.
When people think of a bipedal canine cryptid, they often think of the Wisconsin Werewolf, the Beast of Bray Road, or the Michigan Dogman, but this dogman cryptid has been sighted in Illinois as well. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at the top five Illinois Dogman sightings.
Vampires are hard to classify. Are they a myth, a cryptid, a human with a viral condition? The Weird Around Illinois Team takes a closer look at these undead creatures and compares them to traditional cryptids like bigfoot and dogman to try to determine once and for all if a vampire is a cryptid.
Investigating a haunted road presents unique challenges. The Weird Around Illinois team shares techniques and tools for hunting ghosts, spirits, and specters who like to hang out on roads and highways.
People are quick to dismiss Dogman sightings as cases of mistaken identity, but what animals could actually be mistaken for Dogman? The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at some of the things that could possibly be mistaken for the mysterious canine cryptid.
When you're searching for cyptids, it's not enough to go to the ends of the earth, sometimes you have to go under water, too. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at sea monsters, swamp creatures and other aquatic cryptids.
There's something unnerving about looking into the woods and seeing something looking back at you, especially if that something is over seven feet tall. People see all kinds of strange things when they look into the eyes of a dogman, bigfoot or mothman, so the Weird Around Illinois team discusses what it's like to stare down a cryptid.
Of all the cryptids that may exist, none are quite as fearsome as Dogman. Whether you call him the Rougarou, a Werewolf, a Skinwalker, or a Dogman, this canine beast clearly has lethal capabilities that can inspire terror. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at a few incidents where Dogman may have attacked and killed humans.
The Weird Around Illinois Team explores Volo Bog in search of a swamp cryptid so secret that there's not even a report of it on the internet.
Whenever people talk about evidence for bigfoot, dogman or other cryptids, the question always comes up: "Why haven't we found a body?" The Weird Around Illinois team discusses the mystery of what happens to cryptids after they die.
When the Weird Around Illinois team goes out on a cryptid, ghost or alien hunt, a protein bar is one of our necessary supplies. We're always trying to find the best mix of protein, low sugar and bad carbs, decent size and great taste. We take a look at several different protein bars to try to find the best and most satisfying for our expeditions.
The Weird Around Illinois Team brings John back to talk about a personal UFO encounter that has been talked about for decades by several people who witnessed it.
In this episode, the Weird Around Illinois team discusses the possibility of mothman being associated with the bridge collapse in Baltimore.
There are a lot of strong opinions about whether or not Lake Michigan has strange happenings, like sea monsters, UFOs and disappearances. The Weird Around Illinois team shares listener comments about Lake Michigan Weirdness.
The Weird Around Illinois team brings in a witness to share accounts of Thunderbirds, giant flying cryptids, in and around Illinois.
The Weird Around Illinois team returns to Holy Hill to find and investigate the secret Carmelite cemetery, with its stories of ghosts, orbs and other paranormal phenomena.
You're never going to win a game of hide and seek against cryptids like Bigfoot, Dogman and the Loch Ness Monster. Why are they so good at not being found? Is it camouflage, technology, underground tunnels, portals, magic? Something is allowing these creatures to stay hidden from even the most dedicated cryptid hunters, and the Weird Around Illinois team wants to know what it is.
In this bonus episode, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about their favorite... and not-so-favorite pizza places around Illinois.
A botanic garden is a place of beauty and tranquility filled with flowers and trees... and occasionally ghosts, portals, phantom electromagnetic surges and launch points for astral projection. The Weird Around Illinois Team investigates reports of these phenomena at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Sometimes a cryptid can be so powerful that it inspires you to break out in song. Apparently Mothman is such a cryptid. The Weird Around Illinois team checks out songs and videos about Mothman.
The stories of the werewolf, skinwalker and rougarou all have one thing in common—people turning into animals, usually wolves. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at these creatures and lycanthropy in general, and tries to determine if dogman might actually be a werewolf, skinwalker or rougarou.
Have you ever seen bigfoot doing a crossword puzzle? How about dogman driving a car? Maybe bigfoot and dogman aren't quite there yet, but these cryptids (and others) are clearly smarter than the average bear. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at the intelligence of these creatures and how it may relate to other animals...and humans.
Chasing cryptids is a year-round activity. Are some cryptids, like bigfoot and dogman actually easier to find in the winter? The Weird Around Illinois team checks it out.
There are several generally accepted techniques for hunting cryptids like bigfoot or dogman, but do they actually work? From bigfoot calls to tree knocks to dogman bait, the Weird Around Illinois team evaluates some of the most popular methods of hunting cryptids.
How would you react if you saw Bigfoot? Dogman? An alien? A ghost? For many people, their first encounter with a cryptid, extra-terrestrial or other paranormal phenomenon can be life changing. Whether they become a Bigfoot hunter or spend the rest of their lives in their basement with a tinfoil hat on to avoid alien encounters, most people's lives take a very different path after their first sighting.
Is there a difference between Michigan dogman sightings and Wisconsin dogman sightings? In this episode, the Weird Around Illinois team answers this question.
What do ghosts, shadow people, aliens, dogman and bigfoot all have in common? All have been associated with portals, traveling points between places, times or even dimensions. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a closer look at the idea of portals and how they may operate.
This fall, the Weird Around Illinois team went on several ghost hunts throughout Northern Illinois. Find out what they uncovered on their quest for paranormal activity.
Some epic fights are just destined to happen: Ali vs. Frazier, King Kong vs. Godzilla and, of course, Dogman vs. Mothman. The Weird Around Illinois team compares these two powerful cryptids and talks about what would happen if they met in a battle royale.
In this episode, the Weird Around Illinois team discusses 10 facts about mothman that you may not have known about.
Every job, hobby, sport or activity has its equipment, and cryptid hunting is no different. Before you go off into the woods to look for bigfoot or dogman, here are ten things that you will probably want to take with you.
When people think of bigfoot, they often think of the Pacific Northwest or Alaska, but whether you call him bigfoot, Sasquatch, the Ohio Grassman, or even the Big Muddy Monster, this hairy cryptid is seen all over North America. The Weird Around Illinois team shares the five best spots to find bigfoot in Illinois.
When you're alone in the deep woods, by the time you see a Dogman, it will already be too late. With that in mind, the Weird Around Illinois crew offers 10 helpful tips on how you can tell this canine cryptid is in the area.
Are reptilian aliens controlling our world? A lot of people seem to think so, and some even claim to have seen the lizard people who are hiding among us. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at the Reptilian Conspiracy.
While some people see dogman as a normal flesh and blood creature, some of the stories say otherwise. When you look at the stories of dogman, you have to also consider the legends of werewolves, rougarou, skinwalkers, nephilim and other cryptids that are similar, or maybe even the same, as dogman. These legends all speak of special, almost magical powers that the Weird Around Illinois team takes a closer look at.
What better way to spend Halloween than sharing ghost stories with our friends? The Weird Around Illinois team shares ghostly tales of Illinois hauntings in this special Halloween podcast.
Where is dogman? How does he travel from place to place without being seen? Whether you call it a dogman, a werewolf, a hellhound or a Rougarou, this cryptid seems to pop up all over the Midwest. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at the beast's migratory patterns and likely modes of travel.
Just in time for Halloween season, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about what they think ghosts might be, and where they may come from. They also relate the topic of ghosts to other things paranormal. With a good chunk of experience looking for the paranormal, they should have a general idea of what ghosts are... right?
When people see UFOs or strange alien creatures, the natural assumption is that they're from outer space. But what if they're not extraterrestrials at all? What if they're from Earth itself? The Weird Around Illinois team looks into the possibility that aliens could be living right here beside us.
In this episode, the Weird Around Illinois team discusses the recent weirdness that's been happening in and around Busse Woods lately. Are there UFOs, aliens, or even cryptids hanging around the area? This is the question the Weird Around Illinois team is looking for an answer to.
In this podcast episode, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about an adventure they went on, and how they "almost" found a big-foot! Here's a hint to give you a better idea of what this episode will be about - It has to do with the radio show host Klinger, and Chicago Rock 95.5.
Are UFOs/aliens and COVID-19 related to each other? In this video, the Weird Around Illinois team discusses the possibilities of them somehow being related.
We were warned not to fish in Busse Lake at night. We were told that there were weird things in Busse Woods. We read the reports of dogman, mothman and UFOs in the area. You know the Weird Around Illinois team couldn't pass up a chance to spend some time in this paranormal hotspot to try to find out what's really lurking in Busse Woods at night.
Do you think you know Dogman? Here are ten facts about the elusive canine cryptid that you may not know, whether you've been following canine bipeds back to the earliest werewolf stories or if you're just a pup when it comes to Dogman research.
Is Dogman an evil demon? Is Bigfoot a gentle giant? Is Mothman here to warn us or kill us? The Weird Around Illinois Team takes a look at the nature of cryptids—are they good, or evil?
Not too long ago, the Weird Around Illinois team went to Holy Hill, Wisconsin to look for a variety of cryptids, including dogman, bigfoot, and even goatman.
In this video, the Weird Around Illinois team lists the top 5 most haunted roads in Illinois. This video not only covers valuable information, but also the team's own personal experiences with some of these roads.
In this episode, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about 10 signs that you may've had an alien or UFO encounter.
How real is reality? Have you ever seen a glitch in the matrix? Movies like Inception, The Truman Show and The Matrix all put forth the idea that reality is just a simulation or dream. The Weird Around Illinois team examines this theory and how it might even relate to aliens, ghosts and cryptid sightings.
In this episode of the podcast, the Weird Around Illinois team discusses the possibility of UFOs and aliens possibly being related to the government.
In this video, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about their search for ghosts in Galena. They also had a very unique experience with goats...
There were more than fireworks in the sky over Illinois this Fourth of July. The Weird Around Illinois team celebrates Independence Day and their first-ever UFO sighting.
Minnesota is famous for many things...Lakes, scenic views, malls, sports teams...But what really matters to the Weird Around Illinois team is their ghosts and bigfoots. Join the team as they search Winona, Rochester and surrounding areas for signs of Sasquatch, dogman, hauntings and other paranormal phenomenon.
The Weird Around Illinois Team searches for cryptids and ghosts in Western Wisconsin on a journey that takes them over rivers, into woods, up mountains and into a dark and mysterious haunted pizza place.
Join the Weird Around Illinois team in this captivating episode as we delve into the mysterious world of Native American cryptids. Uncover the legends and folklore surrounding creatures like the Rougarou, Skinwalker, and Wendigo, as we explore their chilling tales passed down through generations. Discover the cultural significance of these legendary beings and their profound impact on Native American communities. Prepare to be intrigued, fascinated, and perhaps even a little unnerved as the Weird Around Illinois team unravels the enigma of these captivating creatures. Step into the hidden realm of Native American cryptids with us and explore the rich mythology, spine-tingling encounters, and enduring presence of these fascinating beings.
Whether you call then UFO's, UAP's or just plain old flying saucers, strange things seem to be appearing in the skies with much greater frequency these days. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at unidentified flying objects over and around Lake Michigan.
With sightings of ghosts, cryptids and UFO's all over the Barrington area and specifically Cuba Road, Cuba Marsh seems like a great place to look for something unusual. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a hike through the marsh to do just that.
Bigfoot, dogman, mothman, aliens and...the government? Why do black helicopters and dark SUV's seem to always be around these cryptids and the people who follow them? Is there some sort of government conspiracy taking place here? The Weird Around Illinois Team takes a closer look.
The Weird Around Illinois team returns to Elkhorn, Wisconsin, this time exploring a hiking trail on the outskirts of town as well as the famous Bray Road. Are they literally walking in the footsteps of the famous Beast of Bray Road, the Wisconsin Werewolf, the Dogman of Elkhorn? Some evidence suggests that they may be...
Why do people sometimes see lights in the sky when bigfoot appears? Is Dogman arriving via transporter? Does Mothman arrive in a UFO with gray aliens coming along for the ride? The Weird Around Illinois Team looks into the connection between aliens and cryptids.
In this episode of the podcast, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about a dogman encounter in McHenry from 2006. The team discusses their experience after searching for it in the exact spot it was sighted.
Bigfoot, mothman, dogman...Now you see them, now you don't. Where are all these cryptids coming from? Where are they disappearing to? The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at the possibility that these creatures might be using portals to travel between dimensions and other inter-dimensional possibilities.
In this episode, the Weird Around Illinois team talks about their experience at The Country House in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. For many years, people have claimed to see and hear strange things happening, from the sound of footsteps, to actually seeing the ghost of a woman throughout the restaurant.
In this podcast episode, we talk to one of our subscribers, Marie, about encounters that she's had with ghosts and shadow creatures.
Some areas just seem to attract the paranormal, and the Holy Hill region in Wisconsin is one of them. With ghosts, dogman, bearwolf, bigfoot and goatman to name a few of the things sighted around this holy site, this is the sort of area that requires a preview planning episode before the Weird Around Illinois team checks it out for themselves.
One of our Weird Around Illinois subscribers tells a Winter Story about an encounter with a UFO in McHenry County.
Gather around the campfire and listen to some true stories of weird and paranormal encounters in and around Illinois. In this new "Winter Stories" feature, the Weird Around Illinois team shares some personal encounters and brings in guests to tell their tales of cryptids, ghosts and UFOs.
Waukegan is a city that just seems like a natural fit for mothman, so the Weird Around Illinois team was not terribly surprised to learn that he's been seen in multiple locations in that northeastern Illinois city. Let the search for the famous red-eyed, winged cryptid begin!
From "In Search of" to "Expedition Bigfoot", television shows have been taking us along on their hunt for cryptids for decades. Now, with so many shows to choose from, there is truly something for everyone who wants to learn about anything from Dogman to Sasquatch to the Loch Ness Monster. The Weird Around Illinois team takes a look at some of the most popular cryptid shows (and a few personal favorites)
Flying saucers, alien abductions, little green men, UFO crashes...Is  there any truth to the reports of extraterrestrials visiting earth, or  are these UFO sightings just made-up stories and mass hysteria? Are we  alone in this great big universe, or are our neighbors closer than we  think? The Weird Around Illinois team talks about UFOs, aliens, and what  might be going on in the skies over Illinois.
If you're driving down the road and you see a house suddenly appear, or  get pulled over by a ghost police car, or suddenly find a cigar-chomping  ghost mobster in your back seat, the odds are that you're probably in Barrington Illinois. That's exactly where the Weird Around Illinois team was, investigating haunted roads, cemeteries, ponds and more.
Mothman has been sighted over 100 times in the Chicagoland area, and sometimes he's not alone. Mothman, aliens, dogman—these have been sighted in towns around O'Hare Airport like Rosemont, Elk Grove Village and Bensenville...Just what the heck is going on in the Northwest Suburbs? The Weird Around Illinois team investigates.
The Weird Around Illinois team shares their thoughts on community comments from previous dogman podcasts and videos.
There's nothing quite so creepy as an empty playground, and Emmerich  Park in Buffalo Grove seems to be empty of everything except perhaps the  ghosts that are supposed to haunt it. The Weird Around Illinois team  makes multiple visits to this site to try to find what may be lurking in  this quiet, hidden park and the equally-haunted Buffalo Creek that runs beside it.
- The blog mentioned in this episode - https://amoretmortem.wordpress.com/2019/07/08/the-great-lake-county-ghost-adventure-my-second-paranormal-investigation
Mothman is being sighted all over the Chicagoland area, so the Weird  Around Illinois team is out in the field, literally and figuratively, trying to find the truth behind a cluster of sightings of the cryptid in Lakewood Forest Preserve in the Northwest Suburbs.
Over the river and through the woods, the Weird Around Illinois team  makes a special Thanksgiving trip to Bloods Point Road. This area just  south of Belvidere, Illinois clearly bears the marks of past tragedy and  perhaps a little evidence of current haunting. Whether it's the witch  Beulah or the ghosts of children who lost their lives in a bus accident,  there just might be something supernatural wandering around the bridge,  road and cemetery in this sleepy little area in Northern Illinois.
The Weird Around Illinois Team goes to the epicenter of dogman activity –  Elkhorn, Wisconsin, in search of the Beast of Bray Road. Walking in the footsteps of Linda Godfrey and countless monster hunters, the team checks out Bray road and the surrounding area for any evidence of the Wisconsin werewolf or dogman known as the Beast of Bray Road.
A haunted cemetery protected by hellhounds, a cursed bridge, a road patrolled by ghost cars...The Weird Around Illinois team prepares to go to one of the most haunted roadways in America for their first ever ghost investigation. The team discusses the history of Bloods Point Road and what ghostly apparitions they may find there as they prepare for their upcoming expedition.
You tell our team that there’s a mothman in Hickory Hills, Illinois, and  we’re curious. Tell us it’s next to a Taco Bell, and we’re all in! Our  team goes to the southwest suburbs to investigate a sighting of the  mothman and ponders why it seems to be popping up all over Chicagoland these days. Enjoy this third installment of the “Weird Around Illinois”  podcast!
This was our FIRST bigfoot search! We searched for bigfoot in Perry County, Ohio, and we couldn't help but think about the show "Mountain Monsters" while we were there. We managed to find some pretty convincing evidence of bigfoot during the travel, which will be featured in a future video on our YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast!
In this first episode, we talk about our search for dogman (a werewolf) in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We uploaded a video of our search on YouTube, but we wanted to further explain our search on our podcast, and describe anything unusual that we may have found.