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19 January 2015 Bedford Park, Cook County, Illinois Class B #47720

Possible footprints in the snow found in Bedford Park (with photos)

The witness was performing pest control service when they found a trail of large prints with toe impressions in snow. They took photos and video and tried to follow the trail until it ended where there was no snow. They did not see the maker of the prints. A follow-up phone call recorded estimates of 18 inches long by 8 inches wide with five toes and short steps.

Tracks
7 September 2011 Midlothian, Cook County, Illinois Class B #30601

Possible vocalization and footprint found near Bachelors Grove Cemetery

The witness and a companion visited Bachelor's Grove in the afternoon to check structures described in a prior report. They observed hand-made tree pyramids, an X, and an arch, heard a siren-like sound and faint mumbling voices, and saw no unknown animals. After the companion left, the witness found a large old footprint with visible toes and additional faint impressions forming a long-stride trackway.

TracksStructure or nestUnidentified soundVocalization
16 November 2010 Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois Class A #28728

Daylight sighting by a motorist near Brookfield Zoo

The witness was driving in the morning when they saw a very tall, hairy figure running through woods beside the road. They stopped, pulled over, and went back to the spot on foot. There they found broken branches and a strong musky odor but no tracks or fur.

Partial sightingOdorTree break
22 July 2008 Sauk Village, Cook County, Illinois Class B #42150

Possible footprint and handprint found in Plum Creek Play Meadow - Forest Preserve

The witness reports finding a single large footprint along a forest trail in a small forest preserve and photographing it in daylight in July 2008. The print was estimated at 12 inches long and compared to a men's size 12 shoe. No creature was seen. A large hand print found the following summer is treated as a separate event.

Tracks
the last ten years or so Midlothian, Cook County, Illinois Related account #28525

Structure or nest near Midlothian, Illinois

The witness describes finding a large teepee-like structure and dozens of bent, broken and twisted trees throughout the woods over about ten years.

Structure or nestTree breakTwist
this July 2014 River Grove, Cook County, Illinois Related account #46494

Structure or nest near River Grove, Illinois

The witness returned to the area with a spouse in July 2014 and found a log structure resembling a shelter but saw no creature.

Structure or nest
15 June 2009 Sauk Village, Cook County, Illinois Related account #42150

Handprint near Sauk Village, Illinois

The witness reported finding a single large possible hand print in the same area the following summer and photographing it in daylight.

Handprint