In early September TIP investigated Pine Lawn Manor, was one of our most anticipated investigations of this year.  It came highly recommended by other paranormal teams.  Some teams talked about fleeing the facility.  Another mentioned all their car batteries being drained at 3:00 am when they tried to leave.  Another team talked about waking up and finding a sofa missing from the room they slept in.  It began as a roadside motel that then converted to an nursing home for the

Arrival and First Impressions When The Illinois Paranormalists arrived at the Haunted 1861 Masonic Lodge, the energy in the air felt thick. Our team for the night included Paul, Renee, Andrew, Randy, Austin, Kristina, Ron, and Lori. Together, we stepped into a building that holds more history than many modern towns combined. The silence inside was deep and heavy, the kind that makes you instinctively lower your voice. It did not take long to sense that the Lodge was ready to

We made the drive up to Bay City on a chilly winter day for what would become our first all-male investigation as a team. When we arrived along the river, the USS Edson was already waiting for us, looming out of the darkness with a sharp, imposing silhouette. The destroyer has a presence you feel before you ever step aboard. She sits tall in the channel, cold steel against the wind, and honestly looks magnificent lit against the night sky.  We could easily understand her mott

Not a true TIP investigation but while visiting family in California Paul and his wife got to spend a night in the most haunted room (B340) on the Queen Mary.  While nothing paranormal happened it was still a fun night.  Everyone on the ship knows the room and even their paranormal tours stop by the room.  The room is divided with a plexiglass window in one half so people could look in.  We were provided a couple of unique souvenirs and were able to order a special drink in t

LANCASTER, OHIO  — Nestled just beyond the quiet edges of Lancaster, in the rolling countryside of Fairfield County, stands a crumbling...

This June, The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP) had the incredible honor of attending the long-awaited TAPS Family Reunion in Gettysburg,...

The Graham-Ginestra House, built in 1857, was inhabited by only the Graham and Ginestra families and is now part of Rockford's Ethnic...

It was a public investigation because the Opera House sells tickets and TIP runs the investigation.  We have previously had activity in...

One of Paul’s favorite locations.  During a previous investigation he slept in what is referred to as the preacher’s room.  A few minutes...

TIP has been to Ashmore Estates approximately 5 times both for nighttime and day light investigations.  This investigation was unique in...

A former middle school that is now used as a haunted house and to manufacture figurines to use in other haunted houses.  It was an...

Tinker is one of TIPs favorite locations.  It is located in Rockford, IL and is an old mansion that currently acts as a museum.  We have...

Paul and I arrived at the Indiana State Sanatorium at around 5pm where owner Gregg Larson met us.  Gregg gave us the history of the...

The Licking County Historic Jail first opened for use in November 1889. The building is located at 46 South 3rd Street, Newark, Ohio...

The Roff House did not disappoint. TIP was there last night and we were greeted by all kinds of activity. We heard footsteps and faint...

During my Ghost Hunt at the Tinker Swiss Cottage, we explored the beautiful surroundings and engaged in a paranormal investigation. The...

In September, Renee, Andrew, Deb and Paul investigated the Unity Church in Woodstock, IL. The staff at the church have reported...

During our investigation at the Old Joliet State Prison, we conducted a ghost hunt in various areas of the facility. The East Block...

During our investigation at the Jericho Convent in Wisconsin, we initiated our exploration by sitting at the kitchen table, playing old...

We were contacted by the Minooka library both to investigate and do a presentation. The library building was an old Masons Hall. Most of...