IGSS is scheduled to investigate the famous Villisca Axe Murder House this coming summer.  We are super excited!

Illinois Ghost Seekers is hosting an event at the Skinner Home in Forest City, IL!
It will be an amazing experience!!!

http://illinoisghostseekersjune292013.eventbrite.com/#

 

Order your tickets now!  Don't miss out!

New Case Manager for Illinois Ghost Seekers!

We have a new member of the team. Her name is Carrie Meyers Skillestad!

Carrie will also be taking the role of Case Manager. We are in the process of training her for this opportunity!

Please welcome Carrie to Illinois Ghost Seekers!

Illinois Ghost Seekers is hosting an event at the Skinner Home in Forest City, IL! See attached flyer! It will be an amazing experience for those interested in learning about the paranormal and to go on an investigation!!!

Order your tickets today!

Go to www.illinoisghost.com
 

Love this!

This poem was written by one of our investigators. She is a wonderful writer.

Our lives are full of pain and sorrow
It's hard to be hopeful when you fear for tomorrow.
There is so much anger, sadness and regret
... You can move on and forgive but you can never forget.
We hope that our children are happy and strong
We pray everyday that nothing will go wrong.
We don't want our children to have our fears
We want them to be happy and free of sad tears.
But life is not perfect we all have our trials
We need to stick together and work for our smiles.
Because happiness is there open your eyes and see
Practice Faith, Hope and Love and the happier you'll be!
by Danielle Martindale

If this has happened to you, you may want to get a sleep study. You're experiences in bed may not be paranormal.

http://www.livescience.com/12868-top-10-spooky-sleep-disorders.html

Illinois Ghost Seekers will be doing a private home investigation in Canton, IL after our visit to the Peoria State Hospital's Bowen Building camp-out.  Check out our wall for more info you the camp-out!  Hope to see you there!!!

Lots of paranormal happenings in central Illinois this weekend. Pick 1 or 2 or a few and get your ghost on!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/131774980345249/ Don't want to camp out? Come do the tours anyway!!!

Don't forget about this weekend's Creepy Camp-out at the Bowen Building! And, you can do indoor tours too!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/131774980345249/

Now that the Central Illinois flooding and news is over there are still a lot of residents affected by the storms.  Please send prayers and positive thoughts to those still in need emotionally and with major damage to their homes.

I think I may have posted this before but maybe not.

http://www.weather.com/travel/abandoned-hospitals-asylums-20130416

Today is the 98th anniversary of the sinking of Lusitania. Interesting article. Source: Peoria Historical Society

http://history1900s.about.com/cs/worldwari/p/lusitania.htm

IGSS photo of the day: Creepy.

Very interesting theory by David Rountree. He also had a successful test with his quadrolator this past weekend. Can't wait for the data!

http://spinvestigations.org/The_Wormhole_Theory.pdf

spinvestigations.org

Come visit the exhibt and celebrte Cinco de Mayo with some sweet treats at Flanagan house
At

John C. Flanagan House Museum
942 Glen Oak Avenue
Peoria, IL

April – June 2013
First Sunday Open House
... April 7
May 5
June 2

Times: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: $7 for adults and $3 for children

Tour both historic homes in one day: $10 adults


Exquisite bridal fashions, finery, portraitures,
spanning 1870 - 1970 from private and Society collections,
will fill the rooms of the Flanagan House Museum.
Complementary wedding reception punch and sweets provided!

Something for the guys:
Volunteers Tom Krupa and John Haverhals
have revamped and expanded the antique tool room!See More

Peoria Historical Society

www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org

April – June 2013 First Sunday Open House April 7 May 5 June 2Times: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmCost: $7 for adults and $3 for children

 

IGSS Photo of the day:

This is an old story but it is pretty cool!
http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/archive.php?ac=t&forumid=112128&date=12-02-2007&t=991354-1

Please continue your thoughts and prayers for Central Illinois.  Many of our neighbors here in Central Illinois and North have such flooding waters they are losing their homes and businesses are closing.  This is a big deal and something we are not used to seeing here. 

If anyone locally can help contact the red cross, they need sandbaggers and others who can help in other ways.  Donations are also much needed.  Many are in shelters right now.  http://www.redcross.org/il/peoria/

Illinois Ghost Seekers photo of the day:  This photo is dedicated to you Royce Elliot; RIP.  Be sure to shine down on us and keep making us laugh.

Illinois Ghost Seekers #illinoisghost Historical post of the day:

Peoria Historial Building: Day Brothers & Co. - Wholesale Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions & Carpetings. 113 and 115 South Adams Street, Peoria, IL from the '1873 Atlas of Peoria County', (Peoria Historical Society Collection, Bradley University Library).

"Day Brothers & Co., one of the oldest houses in the city, was established in 1856, on Washington Street, and prosecuted the retail trade until 1860, when they embarked in t...he jobbing trade, and carry a stock from $200,000 to $300,000, and holds the trade in central Illinois. Also have an extensive business in Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. Employ forty-five clerks in the house besides about the same number of girls in making overalls, and live traveling salesmen constantly on the road. They have a resident buyer in New York, a member of the firm. Their annual receipts are $1,250,000." -- from 'The History of Peoria County, Illinois: Containing a History of the Northwest--history of Illinois--history of the County, Its Early Settlement, Growth, Development, Resources', 1880.-Source: Peoria Historical Society

 

 

Illinois Ghost Seekers is sad to see that Royce Elliot a local legendary comedian passed away this week.  Having met him several times he is a kind gentle man who loved to make people laugh.  I remember seeing many of his performances as a child and he often made me giggle like crazy.  In the last couple years we were featured a few times on "Breakfast with Royce and Roger", a WMBD AM radio show, in the mornings.  Even at age 77 he still had the mad skills of giving me the giggles.  Rest in peace Royce.  We will remember how much you made us laugh.  I'm sure you're smiling down on us. #illinoisghost

http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1431013072/Royce-Elliott-longtime-comedian-and-radio-personality-dies-at-77

IGSS #illinoisghost Photo of the Day: Well Night, a little late for the post. LOL

Illinois Ghost Seekers Society #illinoisghost has updated our website's Midnight News.  Be sure to stop by and read up on our latest happenings. http://www.illinoisghost.com/#!midnight-news 

An amazing man, Richard Pryor, was a local Peorian.  He lived in Peoria until he was 21 years old.  One of the most famous comedians lived in poverty and worked his way to the top.  He is a great icon and may he continue to rest in peace.  Thank you Mr. Pryor for making us laugh for so many years.

http://www.peoriamagazines.com/as/2013/may-jun/humor-humanity-legacy-richard-pryor

Source: Peoria Historical Society

IGSS Word of the Day: Rusalka-In Russian lore rusalka are beautiful nymphs inhabiting small islands in southern Russia.  According to lore they help poor hard-working fisherman.

IGSS Photo of the Day:

Lots of areas around Central Illinois and Chicago got hit bad by these storms.  We have another wave coming today.  Please say a little prayer for all those effected.  They will be in our thoughts and prayers.  One of our investigators has major flooding in his basement and lost several appliances possibly his furnace.  Doug hang in there!

Our friends at www.centralillinoisproud.com will have up-to-date information about the floods and these storms.

IGSS photo of the day:

Scottish Rite Temple, Peoria, IL.

According to the Scottish Rite - Valley of Peoria website:

On May 7, 1924, during the Spring Reunion, the cornerstone of the present home for the Scottish Rite Bodies was laid. The ceremony was conducted ...by Arthur E. Wood, Grand Master of Illinois, and his corps of officers.

The project was the culmination of a long-planning search by Edward Ulysses Henry for a temple design worthy of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Peoria. He finally found his inspiration in Scotland, and endowed the new building with many of the ideas and features he admired there and found suitable.

Flying buttresses and the beautiful, symbolic stained glass windows became the distinguishing features, and add much to the architectural beauty of the building. The Scottish Rite Bodies of Peoria are proud to be a part of this great community. The current membership for our Valley is approximately 2,100 members.

http://valleyofpeoria.org/pages/history.php

 

 

Illinois Ghost Seekers Society is going to start publishing historical information about Peoria, IL on a regular basis.  We would like to thank Peoria Historical Society in advance for sharing this information on their page.  Please like their page, learn about history, and sometimes they post other interesting information about Peoria from time to time.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/PeoriaHistoricalSociety?fref=ts

Today is evidence review day!  At least for me.  The rest of the group is done!!!

Be sure to like our friend's page! Doug is also an investigator on our team!!!

Paranormal Archaeologist

Hi! I am Doug Curry. A near death experience has lead me to ask, " Why not ask about history from the ones that lived it"? And boy, did I get answered!

 

Peorians, how well do you know your history.  Here is an interesting link from the PJ Star.  http://blogs.pjstar.com/mindingbiz/2013/04/16/how-well-do-you-know-your-early-peoria-history-here-are-the-top-20-events/

Who is going to Scarefest!  We cannot wait.  Not sure we can wait till September without anxiety but I think we can handle it!  LOL  http://scarefestcon.com/

IGSS Word of the Day: Crytomnesia-Information that is suppressed or forgotten that is revealed through mediumship or contact with the spirits of the dead.

We recently signed a contract with Haunted Entertainment for speaking engagements.  Feel free to contact us if you are interested in us speaking at your event!!!

Illinois Ghost Seekers Society Picture of the day! 

Thanks to all the paranormal groups that share these fun pictures!!!  I hope everyone enjoy's them!

Be sure to stop by and like this page.  These are our friends from Forest City!  It is an amazing haunted attraction.  First of it's kind in Central Illinois and still the best around.

Everyone please share share share! 
https://www.facebook.com/FrightNightForestCity

Hi everyone!  Illinois Ghost Seekers is proud to announce that we have a new paranormal investigator.  Please welcome Paul Doyle to the team. We believe that Paul will fit in perfectly!  

 

Paul recently moved to central Illinois and on the lookout for a new team.  He was previously a member of Mississippi Valley Paranormal out of Clinton, Iowa.
He has experience with the paranormal as well as experience outside the paranormal.  He is a great guy with lots of qualities that would make him a perfect fit for IGSS.  Paul is a 23 year volunteer firefighter veteran of with 12 years of field instructing experience through the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau.  He also spent 5 years with the Clinton County Medical Examiner’s office as a Field Investigator.  Paul has lots of experience with photography, computer programs, especially Adobe products, and lots of supervisory, operations, and business management experience.  Most importantly he also served our country in the Navy as an officer on a submarine!  Paul is originally from Detroit, Michigan.  He’s lived in Clinton, Iowa for a number of years running a large facility and recently moved to central Illinois.  He now serves as a facilities supervisor for a large company that works closely with Caterpillar.  Paul and his wife are proud to have a daughter who is a nurse and 3 boys who serve in 3 branches of the military; Navy, Marines, and Army.   

Picture of the day: I personally am addicted to the slug bug game so this picture is dear to my heart.  It is a clever way to dress up the perfect bug.  Love it!!!

By the way, cream ecto bug; no slugs back!!!

IGSS has a case in Hamilton, IL.  We hope we can help them.

IGSS Word of the Day: Rapping-Rapping is a form of tapping, knocking, banging that was used in seances for spirit communication.  Rapping actually started back in medieval times!  Most people know of Rapping because of the well known Fox sisters in 1848. 

It is still used today as a form of communication.  Be careful.  Even today there can be con artists that try to use the Rapping technique.  A person should be cautious as it is hard to find the real deal in the world of mediumship. 

I thought this photo was cool.  Some people pay respects to their loved ones by planting a tree on their grave.  Thought this was an amazing photo.

IGSS word of the day: Devils Mark-A blemish or mark on the skin believed by demonologists or some witch-hunters to be a stamp of the devil.  People were killed for such simple things.  Thank God I don't live in those times because I have a birthmark on my face!!!  I am curious if anyone believes that today; if so I hope I never encounter these people. 

Picture of the day

Good morning from mr. Egg head.  He is more frightened of humans than we are of him.  He sure looks tasty!

We ordered the flexible Faraday pouch for our P-SB7 spirit box and it should be here in a couple of days. We will let you know our results with it once we run it through its paces. This flexible pouch specifically shields your P-SB7 from receiving AM / FM music and talk radio signals. By positioning the P-SB7 at different locations within the Faraday cage pouch, you can block ALL or portions of strong AM/FM channels. The pouch is big enough to hold a P-SB7 and an amplified speaker as large as an Altec Lansing, like the one Zak uses on Ghost Adventures. According to the manufacturer, "this accessory is perfect for the serious Spirit Box user because it will allow them to experiment by attenuating and 'tweaking' the radio frequency reception during their sessions."

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Those celebrating hard be sure to find a designated driver and stay safe!!!

IGSS Word of the Day: Tash-An Irish word for a ghost that can appear as a human or in animal form.  An interesting fact.  In some parts of Ireland it is superstitious to morn a person for too long or it is believed they will return as a ghost instead of moving on.-Source: Theresa Chenug

Cherry Street Restaurant and Bar is definitely one of the top most haunted locations we’ve been to. We have lots of activity to report. Cherry Street Restaurant has always known they were haunted and heard a rumor that a lady that died in her bathtub years ago in her apartment upstairs. They call her Roxanne. We’ve discovered that Roxanne has friends. We believe that she has 1 male friend possibly 2.  There were so many experiences I’m not even able to post them all. Below is a small synopsis of our investigation.

Our first team out experienced shadows, cold spots, and heard humming and voices. Our 2nd team felt cold spots, heard noises, voices, and experienced being touched. At some point a couple members of the 2nd team also felt nauseated. Equipment also activated throughout the night.

We captured some EVPs saying help me and one male indicating he was scared of running us off. The other male, on the other hand, was quite annoyed and told us to leave and called one of us a Bas*ard. Another very clear EVP was “vehicle”. We also had a lot of yes answers to questions and sighs.

We were able to debunk one claim of a very large noise in the women’s bathroom and it turned out to be the automatic air freshener. However, there was still a lot of unexplained movement in the women’s bathroom that we captured. We kept running in there and the movement would stop. Our Rem-Pod meter (a device that detects energy) activated in one of the stalls and we captured audio of the doors moving and the paper towel dispenser activating all night long.

The men’s bathroom also had noises and the paper towel dispenser automatically activate for no reason. We finally smartened up and quickly put a camera in the men’s bathroom. We actually caught footage of it activating. Below is a link to a video with this footage. We were in the hallway asking the entity to activate it. All throughout the night these dispensers were going off upon command. You cannot activate these dispensers without being very close to the sensor. We tried to debunk and also did research. The owner also spoke to the company and they have never heard of them activating on their own.

One of our team members clearly saw a shadow then the rest of the team saw another shadow in the pool hall. We have recordings of movement that sounds like pool balls touching each other and also some kind of tapping right next to or on the recorder. No one was present in that room.

The basement is where we were touched and we also heard noises in that location. It was very difficult to capture audio due to the heater but we had personal experiences.

We have nothing to report on the main dining areas as we had our command set up there and did not do any sessions. This was also not a hot spot for activity.

One last thing. Be sure to stop by and have some food and spirits! They have a delicious menu and we are addicted. www.cherrystreetbar.com

IGSS hopes that you find this summary of our investigation interesting. Have a great day!

Check out our latest video!  This video is of Cherry Street Restaurant and Grill located in Galesburg, IL.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULz56-DPbL0

It is one of the top two most haunted locations we've been in yet!!!  This is only a small sample of EVPs we captured.  We've captured well over 2 dozen clear evps as well as lots of movement throughout the night.  Our team has also witnessed shadows.

Thank you Cherry Street Restaurant and Bar!  www.cherrystreetbar.com 

IGSS Word of the Day: Psychometry-The ability to get impressions intuitively of an objects past history simply by touching or handling it.

Photo of the day

Posed by Jim Gentry on our group page.

‎7 Signs of Paranormal Activity: Are You Being Haunted?

Recognizing the signs of paranormal activity is the most important step in resolving issues caused by unknown entities. Every case is different and your experience is likely to differ from that of your neighbor or friend. There are some common activities that paranormal investigators and researchers believe to be indicators of existing or ensuing paranormal activity.

# 1. Phantom sounds can take the form of voices, music or repetitive noises that occur at regular intervals. The characteristic sound of footsteps in the night, laughing, crying or music that occur at regular intervals are attributed to a residual haunting. Intelligent or inhuman spirits may create sounds to get your attention or to communicate with you in some way. You may experience the sounds of knocking, tapping or scratching in the wall or loud crashes and bangs with no identifiable cause. Each is characteristic of specific types of hauntings.

# 2. Phantom smells may signal the presence of a spirit. Smells may accompany a residual haunting, often reported as the telltale perfume worn by the deceased. The scent of a cigar or other scents associated with the deceased may suddenly appear at certain times or in particular locations. Inhuman spirits may emit a foul odor before or during a manifestation.

# 3. Cold spots with no physical reason often accompany hauntings. The theory is that spirits need energy to manifest and draw energy from the surroundings, resulting in an area colder than the surrounding air by as much as 20 to 40 degrees. The cold spot seldom remains in one area for a prolonged period and may precede a manifestation or other paranormal activity.

# 4. Unusual physical sensations may signal paranormal activity. Dizziness, light headedness, a feeling of oppression or pressure on the chest, or nausea may suddenly become overwhelming when a spirit is present. Other physical sensations include the feeling of being touched, the feeling of being watched, hair standing on end or extreme apprehension.

# 5. Electrical interference may occur either during or before paranormal activity. Lights may flicker or fail, televisions and radios may suddenly turn on and off and appliances may start up on their own. Doorbells may ring at odd times, batteries often suddenly drain and equipment like cameras and recorders may fail only to resume working later as though it never happened.

# 6. Physical manipulation of objects is often one of the most frightening signs of paranormal activity. Doors and windows may suddenly slam shut (even when there is no draft present), cupboards may open and close without cause and objects may be hurled from their original position and land in the middle of the floor. In cases of poltergeist or inhuman hauntings, furniture may be moved, pictures on the wall may be rearranged and items may be stacked or piled in unusual places like the center of the floor. In less severe cases, common objects like keys, books or your remote may disappear and reappear in another location.

# 7. Full body manifestations (or apparitions) of a spirit or entity in a recognizable form are the hallmark of paranormal activity. For many, these may be the first or only sign. Because it is difficult to dismiss or attribute to other causes, a person who observes a manifestation is generally convinced that what he/she sees is real. Manifestations may take the form of a human, animal or unknown beast that may or may not be aware of your existence.

In the case of residual ghosts the image has been imprinted on the environment, usually due to a traumatic or emotionally charged event, and replays at regular intervals whether you are present or not. This ghost may appear in the form of a loved one, leading observers to believe their loved one is visiting. The residual ghost cannot interact with you and is unaware of your presence.

Intelligent ghosts may manifest at any time as they attempt to communicate with you in some way. Intelligent spirits are believed to be the spirits of those who have passed on who have unfinished business to attend to on earth. They may be confused souls who are unaware of their passing or may not know how to leave this plane and go to the next. Intelligent ghosts may seek human assistance to complete tasks or simply to find their way to the light.

Inhuman spirits may take the form of beasts or appear as demon-like creatures. These spirits never existed as humans and are generally angry or destructive as they attempt to frighten you. It is relatively rare, but these spirits do have the power to inflict harm to humans.

Shadows are thought to be caused by spirits that do not have enough energy to manifest fully. These may be fleeting images crouched in corners or near closets, or may be free floating. The characteristic shadow person or shadow man seen lurking in dark areas has been reported by many. Whether or not the shadow man is the result of human haunting is uncertain, but some theories suggest he/she is from another dimension or even alien.

If you or someone you know is experiencing the signs of paranormal activity, the first step is to determine if there are any other possible causes of the phenomenon. Investigate the occurrence looking for natural causes of shadows, lights and sounds. Check doors and windows to see if they swing open in response to drafts or other household activity. A vibrating dryer in the next room may cause dishes to rattle or pictures to fall. Lights from passing cars, or pedestrians crossing in front of a streetlight, may cast unusual shadows that appear to move on their own. Flickering lights and electrical disturbances may be the result of faulty wiring. Eliminate all known sources before jumping to the conclusion that what you are experiencing is a paranormal event.

We are looking for a new researcher for our team. If interested, please click on this link to complete an application. We will contact you as soon as possible.

http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/d803z5eda5dfbv4b

Photo of the Day

IGSS Word of the Day: Mini Geller-A term given to children or teens who have metal bending abilities such as spoon bending.  A small handful of these special people have been documented in laboratories by parapsychologists. 

Interesting Fact: Peoria Public Library made this top 10 list of haunted libraries in the country.

http://www.ilovelibraries.org/10-haunted-us-libraries

We have a possible case in Galesburg and we're also doing a reveal in Galesburg tomorrow.   It seems to be the hoppin' town the month.

IGSS Word of the Day: Premonition-feeling or sensing a possible event in the future.  Most often people feel something bad is going to happen.

Photo of the day

IGSS Word of the Day: Debunk-Attempts made to discredit or to verify non-paranormal activity.  Although some of you are wondering why in the world would they post this, there is a reason.  So many are so anxious to find something paranormal that they do not take the time to debunk or seek the truth.  Seeking the truth is also a priority not just seeking the paranormal.  That is what the title "Paranormal Investigator" means.  Investigate not assume all things are parnanormal.  We like to also seek the truth.

We will be meeting with a client on Tuesday to reveal amazing evidence including video from a most recent location. Hopefully we are able to post this evidence pending client's approval.

IGSS has uploaded video 3 of our video series of the Bowen Building.  Be sure to click on the attached link and watch the video!  We hope that you enjoy video three of our investigation!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8TeUyRXSGs

IGSS Word of the Day: White Noise-An acousitcal or electrical noise of which the intensity is the same at all frequencies within a given band.  It is said that ghosts can be heard through white noise.

Please note that all the posts I post about Waverly Hills are of an investigation performed by Rob Conover and Team CPI.  Only 2 of us were guests.  Our team did not investigate the building as a whole.  :)  Big thanks to Rob for inviting us to investigate with him and participating in the amazing adventure!!!!

New famous quote "We're walking side by side, DO NOT WALK FASTER THAN ME".  My quote as I walk on 1st floor of Waverly Hills with Rob.  LOL

IGSS Word of the Day: Vortex-A vortex is energy in motion.  Many many photos are mistaken as photos with vortexes.  Camera straps, hair, etc. are caught close to the camera lens leading people, including paranormal investigators, to believe they've caught a vortex.  We are not saying that a vortex may not exist but 99% of all pictures claimed to be a vortex are actually true.

IGSS Midnight News (our monthly newsletter) has been updated on our website.  Be sure to check it out!!!

http://www.illinoisghost.com/#!midnight-news

Here are pictures of Illinois Ghost Seeker's latest investigation.  Our investigation was at Cherry Street Restaurant and Bar.  Be sure to check them out! 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.442926819115035.1073741825.173934796014240&type=3

IGSS Word of the Day: Anniversary Imprint-An imprint that usualy manifests around the same time each year.

Power 92.3 made their own video of their photos and experiences at our paranormal investigation at the Bowen building/Peoria Asylum for Incurable Insane.  Here is the attached link to the video.  Enjoy!!!

http://youtu.be/QVswnV8kmQQ

Photo copyrighted by Eford Freelance

A humerous video about ghost hunting featuring the new Ghosthunters (tm) phone app.  Looks like a cute game!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8g2Gk-nwrE&feature=player_embedded

This site posted by Doug Curry is pretty good.  It's original WWII photos of soldiers on streets then they place the soldiers on a modern photo of today.  KEEP IN MIND THESE ARE NOT REAL GHOSTS.  IT'S A PROJECT.  ITS BEAUTIFUL ART NOT PARANORMAL.

http://www.guns.com/2013/02/27/ghosts-of-history-found-wwii-photographs-superimposed-on-modern-in-current-street-scenes/

Test post number 3.  I think I got it!

Google+ has failed me again.  Can't seem to get it to connect to other accounts.  Thank you Google.

test 2

We will be working all day on reconnecting our social networks appropriately so everyone will see a lot of test messages.  Thanks!

Word of the day: Lens flare is another common occurance in general photography that is often confused as paranormal. 

Lens flare is basically another light source around the subject of your picture.  Above, below, on the side, or even a reflection off of an object somewhere in the room.  It even happens in movies.  Yes it can be mistaken for orbs.    

It's official. This beautiful building is being torn down.

As our tech specialist said, there will be some homeless ghosts!!!

http://www.pekintimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130227%2FNEWS%2F130229648

Don't forget to reserve your spot for the Paranormal Investigation night with Rob Conover at the Bowen Building at the Old Peoria Asylum for the Incurable Insane!!!

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5567534646/efbevent#

Don't forget to watch video 2 of our Bowen/Peoria Asylum video series!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-aoDgaDSSY&list=UUCfYY_JS_P29UAnpGtRYpMA&index=2

We have started the Word of the Day back up.  We have been very busy and unable to post a whole lot over the last week and a half.

IGSS Word of the day: Shadow People-Also known as shadow figures, they are said to be humanoid figures that are seen mostly in peripheral vision and move quickly.  They are sometimes known in modern folklore and the paranormal as dark entities with malevolent intentions.  A shadow can also be simply a ghost.

Two of our teammembers were asked to join Rob Conover and Team CPI (Conover Paranormal Investigations) on an investigation of Waverly Hills in March!  We are very excited at the opportunity and very thankful.  Thank you Rob and Team CPI!!!

We've been quiet but very busy bees this past week working on video development, audio work, and prep for upcoming trips and investigations. 

First on the agenda is meeting with Cherry Street Bar to present results of their investigation.  We will first be hoping that they dig out of the snow!  Galesburg is buried.  We'll be praying everyone is safe!

http://youtu.be/K-aoDgaDSSY I had posted a video earlier of the Bowen Building that we made of our EVP sessions in the Chapel located in the basement. This is a better link. Be sure to watch. The Bowen will not disappoint you!!! Hope you enjoy!!!

http://youtu.be/MKd_SnqVXyE Attached is video 2 of our Bowen/Peoria Asylum for the Incurable Insane investigative series!  Hope you enjoy.

A great debunking resource.  http://troytruthseekers.org/ghost-app-image-resource/

Have a paranormal expert question.  Click here and ask away!  David Rountree is a leading expert in the paranormal.  http://www.allexperts.com/ep/3278-120950/Paranormal-Phenomena/David-Rountree.htm

SAVE THE BOWEN! 

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5567534646/efbevent#

Save the Bowen!  Now that the Asbestos is taken care of they still need your help.  They are finally able to get in and do repairs but need a lot of support.

Rob Conover is hosting a big paranormal investigative tour!  Sign up today!!!

Rob Conover Night at the Bowen Building

of the Peoria State Hospital

Date of Event: March 14, 2013 (Thursday 3/14/2013)

Time: 7 pm to 10 pm (Central Time)

Price: $75 per person

Location: Bowen Building

4125 Pfeiffer Road, Bartonville, IL

Parking: Constitution Road and in the Shriners parking lot

(Do not park behind the Bowen, that lot is privately owned and violators will be towed at their own expense)

The event will consist of an hour long talk with Rob and team CPI which will include stories of their many cases and a Ghost Hunting 101 talk with the correct way to use the equipment and proper techniques.

We will then break up into three small groups and will ghost hunt all floors of the Bowen with team CPI and Rob. We will have two members of Robs team on each floor (Approximately 20-30 minutes per floor) along with Rob in the Basement. So you will get three mini-ghost hunts along with the class and lecture.

We are limiting this event to 30 people so sign up quickly.

Rob is availab

Rob has been investigating the paranormal, mainly hauntings, since 1991. Over the course of his career, he has investigated hundreds of haunted residences, businesses, and historic sites. What makes Rob unique is his ability to communicate with entities. 

 

In the beginning Rob was reluctant to become involved in this strange business, having spent most of his life a skeptic. After an industrial accident took one of his fingers, but left him with the gift of a medium and psychic, Rob made a choice. Now, Rob understands that his ability is a gift from God and he must use it to help guide spirits to Him.

Rob has been featured on many local, national, and international paranormal TV and radio shows.  He has also written a book, Haunted No More, as well as, a self-help guide for those living with a spirit, Dealing with Ghosts.

Rob is available for speaking engagements, psychic readings, private parties, and, of course, haunting investigations. He can be reached at (309)347-5896, or by email at rob@robconover.net.

Our friend Sylvia Shults will be on tonight talking about her book Fractured Spirits and telling stories of the old Peoria State Hospital.  Go to www.para-x.com and listen in tonight! 
 

 

IGSS word of the day: Ions-Electrically charged atom or molecule.

Sorry for posting so late but better late than never!

We will be spending a big chunk of today reviewing audio for our last case!  Hopefully we can capture some things that we experienced at Cherry Street Bar and Grill!

IGSS word of the day
Mist or Fog-Non-paranormal mists and fogs are often captured in photos and believed to be an entity.  Chances are it's not paranormal. 

Pictures showing a mist or fog are normally caused by someone's breath, smoking, firepits, or other factors in the environment.  A lot of these photos are outside and people assume they are paranormal.  Even when taking a series of photos your breath WILL show up in one photo and yet not the rest.  Don't even try to hold you breath when you snap.  It still won't work; it will leak from your nose.  Experiments prove over and over again that holding your breath does you no good.  There is no good way to prevent this because you have to breath; but, being aware of these facts can help you with debunking.  It's better to debunk than to publish something non-paranormal. 

The most frequent photos seen with mists or fog are usually taken on a cold night.  Even if you can't see your breath, THE CAMERA WILL!  Often we try to convince people that mists are their breath when we see snow on the ground.  It is a typical occurrence.  Our website has a variety of these photos from our very own back yard; we don't have ghosts.  Enjoy!

Study up on photography before publishing photos you believe are paranormal. Knowledge is power.  Have a great day!

The Bowen Building at the Peoria Asylum is now at a very high risk of being torn down this year. It is extremely haunted and don't miss your chance to save the building. Make a donation today.  www.peoria-asylum.org. Also, get in there while you can. Tours and investigations are ongoing. See our video below of some results we captured. More videos in this series will follow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7qKUXOgO1Y&list=UUCfYY_JS_P29UAnpGtRYpMA&index=1

You have to experience it yourself! It’s warming up out there! Get in there fast! See below for touring information. Investigators, YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINTED!
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Tour Info:
Historical and Paranormal tours of the building and Asylum cemeteries are every Friday and Saturday night.

Historical tours are $10 per person and begin at 4:30PM and again at 5:30PM.
(For an extra $10 per person you can add the 3 cemeteries to the tour.)

Paranormal tour/ghost hunts are $25 per person and add an extra $15 per person if you choose to tour the 3 cemeteries during this time. Ghost hunt begins at 6:00PM and again at 9:00PM. These are at 2 1/2 hours in length.

Do you dare to spend the night in the building? Overnight paranormal investigations are available. $100 per person for Midnight to 6:00AM. Private tours also available from Sunday-Thursday with a minimum of 5 people.

For more details or to set up your tour or ghost hunt contact Trish Weiss-Just at 309-202-1357 or via Email at trish_bowen08@yahoo.com

Video One: Bowen Building October 2012 1st FloorSee More

Bowen Building October 2012 1st Floor

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Illinois Ghost Seekers Society did a joint investigation with Power 92.3 at the Peoria Asylum for Incurable Insane's Bowen Building on October

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7qKUXOgO1Y&list=UUCfYY_JS_P29UAnpGtRYpMA&index=1

Check out our first video of a video series from the Peoria Asylum Bowen Building.  You have to experience it yourself!  It’s warming up out there!  Get in there fast!  See below for touring information.  Investigators, YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINTED!

Tour Info:

Historical and Paranormal tours of the building and Asylum cemeteries are every Friday and Saturday night.

Historical tours are $10 per person and begin at 4:30PM and again at 5:30PM.

(For an extra $10 per person you can add the 3 cemeteries to the tour.)

Paranormal tour/ghost hunts are $25 per person and add an extra $15 per person if you choose to tour the 3 cemeteries during this time.  Ghost hunt begins at 6:00PM and again at 9:00PM.  These are at 2 1/2 hours in length. 

 

Do you dare to spend the night in the building?  Overnight paranormal investigations are available.  $100 per person for Midnight to 6:00AM.  Private tours also available from Sunday-Thursday with a minimum of 5 people. 

 

For more details or to set up your tour or ghost hunt contact Trish Weiss-Just at 309-202-1357 or via Email at trish_bowen08@yahoo.com

IGSS Word of the Day Haunted-A person, place, or thing to which a spirit is attached.  The spirits can be human or non-human in nature.

Paranormal investigators please note these Word of the Day posts are for public education. 

Be sure to check out our friend Rob Conover's Website!  www.robconover.com

 

EMF-ITC by Digital Dowsing review by Jim Gentry IGSS' tech specialist.

I am going to try and religiously post candid reviews about new paranormal equipment as we acquire them. These will be non-biased, matter-of-fact reviews and are my opinion of the device. Your opinions may vary from mine.

We went to a very active location last night and ran the EMF-ITC from Bill Chappell's company Digital Dowsing through its paces.

Let me give you an overview of the different modes it offers.

1. EMF mode. This mode simply displays EMF levels. There are sub modes within this mode you can activate that displays in addition to the EMF meter such as air ion count, EMF 3-channel axis view, EMF high/low levels, EMF graphical scope, and EMF HZ (frequency)

You can also set EMF "alarms" for EMF minimum and maximum when EMF drops above or below a certain threshold, EMF "above" when it goes above a certain level, EMF "below" when EMF drops below a certain level, EMF ZERO, for areas with constantly higher EMF readings it allows you to set the EMF sensor to zero, LED SCALE, which allows you to adjust the sensitivity on the LED lights.

2. Ovilus mode. Shows up to 6 words on the screen based on multiple environmental inputs read from the various sensors.

3. YES/NO mode. Based on changes in the local environment, it will display YES or NO. If no change, a "-" is displayed.

4. EMF DRAW mode. "Draws" changes of EMF in the LCD screen.

5. Dowsing Rod mode. Based on the 4 internal EMF sensors, shows a graphics representation of dowsing rods indicating where energy is in regards to your location. The rods will show an "X" when on top of the energy source.

There is also a SYSTEM MENU, which allows you to calibrate the meter (factory can only gain access to this menu option I'm told), and set sensitivity levels for the ion counter, frequency detection circuit, and sensitivity for the EMF DRAW function.

I found the meter to be responsive to changes in EMF and liked the LED EMF level representation so you can monitor the level or change from a distance or via a DVR camera. Some of the modes I found to be a little "out there" such as the EMF draw function which gives you a graphical representation of EMF fluctuations. I guess this could be used to look for symbols or drawings made by EMF changes or to look for patterns, but I think this mode would rarely produce anything considered meaningful and even if it did, it could just be coincidence. The YES/NO mode didn't go off for us at all during a 20 minute session of question asking, even though we had undeniable activity going on around us. The Ovilus mode did display a word or two that appeared to be coherent answers to our questions, but I'm a huge skeptic of the Ovilus and don't put any faith in the results it produces. The dowsing rod mode was pretty interesting and did appear to work well in directing us towards higher EMF areas.

In conclusion, its a nice fancy EMF meter with some interesting additional functions tacked onto it. If you like to play around with new interesting features that are new and offbeat and you are a big fan of the Ovilus, then this device is a must for you. We will continue to use this meter and some of its additional modes at future investigations and it'll be interesting to see what future results with it may yield.

Illinois Ghost Seekers investigated Cherry Street Bar and Grill last night.  We experienced many things.  The automatic paper towel holders would activate upon command, shadows, voices, and 2 of our investigators had their hair played with.  Hope to have audio and video reviewed soon!

IGSS Word of the Day
White Noise-An acousitcal or electrical noise of which the intensity is the same at all frequencies within a given band.

IGSS Word of the Day: Percipient-Person who sees an apparition.

IGSS Word of the Day: Poltergeist-A miscievious or malevolent ghost or non-human entity creating noise, moving objects, and creating other physical disturbances.  There is also a theory that poltergeists can be created by people themselves from their own energy.  Usually young girls are the most common cases of this activity.

Share your paranormal encounters on our website!  Go to our storybook here.  http://www.illinoisghost.com/#!share-your-stories!  We'd love to hear your stories!!!

We just learned that tonights The Dead Files program on the Travel Channel had a story about a home in Bloomington, IL.  http://www.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/the-dead-files/episodes/forgotten

IGSS has updated our website to include a small set of prayers for those who feel they want to say a prayer at their home or for those who want to protect themselves doing a paranormal investigation or for any other need.  We have also included a new section of photography with explainations of non-paranormal photos that many believe could be ghosts.  There is also a new page called PHOTO ANALYSIS.  We can analyze your photos!  Submit them to igss@illinoisghost.com.  With your approval we may feature your photo on the website!!!

IGSS' #illinoisghost first video of a series of videos from the Bowen Building investigation with 92.3. Huge thanks to the owners for allowing us to perform this investigation with 92.3 and other media outlets!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7qKUXOgO1Y&list=UUCfYY_JS_P29UAnpGtRYpMA&index=1

Bowen Building October 2012 1st Floor

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Illinois Ghost Seekers Society did a joint investigation with Power 92.3 at the Peoria Asylum for Incurable Insane's