Ghosthunting Illinois (America's Haunted Road Trip) [Paperback]

John B. Kachuba (Author)

Book Description

Series: America's Haunted Road Trip | Publication Date: September 1, 2005

Lock the doors, draw the curtains, and light a candle as you join author John Kachuba on a guided tour of Illinois’s most terrifyingly haunted places. Your hair-raising journey will take you to:
• Old State Capital, Springfield — Lincoln lay in state here before his burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Could his ghost haunt the spot where his body lay?
• Harpo Studios, Chicago — When the Eastland steamer capsized in 1915, the building served as a temporary morgue. Oprah’s employees have encountered the ghosts of the victims, including the “Gray Lady” who floats through the halls.
• And many more scary sites.
Maps and travel information are provided to every haunted location for those brave enough to make the journey in person.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Ghosthunting Illinois is your ticket to thirty-two of Illinois' most legendary haunted places. Like he did in last year's Ghosthunting Ohio, John Kachuba takes you with him as he braves the unexplainable. And since all the establishments are open to the public, you can follow in John's footsteps and seek out Illinois' supernatural presences for yourself.

From the Author

"Why do so many of us share this morbid obsession with ghosts? As children, we read ghost stories under the bedcovers or huddled around a campfire. We learned that we had no business being in cemeteries after nightfall. We learned to whistle in the dark. I am not a ‘sensitive’, ‘psychic’ or ‘medium.’ (In fact, I’m an extra large.) I’m an average guy, just like you, with a curiosity about things paranormal."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Clerisy Press (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578602203
• ISBN-13: 978-1578602209
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,065,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am the author of "Ghosthunting Ohio," "Ghosthunting Illinois," and "Ghosthunters," as well as three other books unrelated to the paranormal. I am also a Certified Ghost Hunter and have investigated over 100 haunted locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

My most recent book is "Ghosthunting Ohio: On the Road Again," from Clersiy Press. I teach Creative Writing at Ohio University and humor writing through the Gotham Writers Workshop. To learn more, and to see my author tour schedule, visit my Website at www.JohnKachuba.com

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ghosthunting Illinois, October 4, 2005

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S. O'Toole (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghosthunting Illinois (America's Haunted Road Trip) (Paperback)

Who'd have thought exploring haunted spots would be so much fun? Kachuba uses more than a little humor and a good sense of adventure to seek out haunted places across Illinois. As a citzen of Springfield, IL I was particularly pleased to notice that not all the stops in my town included Abraham Lincoln (who haunts everywhere apparently).
I've read a lot on haunted Illinois and Kuchuba ranks right up there with the best of them. I give equally good marks to his first book "Ghosthunting Ohio". It doesn't matter if you know the region, this book will leave you feeling like you took the trip yourself. A great deal of fun.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ghosthunting Illinois-more Haunted Heartland please!, September 21, 2005

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Sherri Brake "Sherri Brake" (Hills of West Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghosthunting Illinois (America's Haunted Road Trip) (Paperback)

After reading my new copy of "Ghosthunting Illinois", I am left with an empty feeling of dispair. I finished the book and I am left wanting MORE!

Mr. Kachuba has a way of drawing you into his investigations and experiences and then leaves you to draw your own conclusions. A true breath of fresh air in todays "Ghosts are everywhere you look" attitude. If you missed 2004's "Ghosthunting Ohio" by the same author- go get it. You will love it! Shoot....I live in Ohio and bought "Ghosthunting Illinois"! You don't have to live in these states to enjoy the
ghosts, legends, and travels that the Haunted Heartland series offers. Get the book- if ya dare!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book With A Personal Touch, February 13, 2006

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Gary L. Wright (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ghosthunting Illinois (America's Haunted Road Trip) (Paperback)

I decided to purchase this book on a whim and I was pleasantly surprised. Most paranormal location books offer little more than brief historical overviews of each location and then the associated ghost story. In "Ghosthunting Illinois," Kachuba takes a more hands-on approach in that he's visited the locations personally. His book offers some historical information, the associated ghost stories, and interviews with people associated with the location (owners, tenants, parishoners, etc.). Beyond that, he also describes his trek through these locations by expressing how he felt, what he saw, etc. An even more compelling reason to purchase this book is the fact that it's very well written which stands to reason considering the author is a "creative writing" professor. Additionally, the book holds your interest and the chapters are short so it's a great "quick chapter before bed" type of book.