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30 April 2024 Plano, Kendall County, Illinois Class A #77219

Daylight road crossing sighting of a bigfoot by two witnesses 2 miles south of Plano near Fox River

Two people in a truck reported seeing a large dark-haired humanoid cross a two-lane road in front of them in daylight. The figure was described as over seven feet tall with three-foot shoulder width and crossed the road in about three fast strides. The witnesses later noted no weeds were disturbed where it crossed.

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27 November 2021 Chandlerville, Cass County, Illinois Class A #71920

SATURDAY NIGHT 10:30 : Motorist sighting of a sasquatch crossing Route 78 near Sangamon River

Late at night the witness was driving north on a highway through farmland. A very large, black-haired biped ran across the road from left to right in about two seconds, covering the lanes in two leaps. The figure appeared hunched forward with long arms swinging low, briefly turned its head toward the driver, then disappeared into an open field.

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13 June 2021 Elizabethtown IL, Hardin County, Illinois Class B #69321

Possible Sasquatch sighting by camper near Camp Cadiz in Shawnee National Forest

A couple was driving on an old muddy road near a campground searching for a place to camp. The wife, riding as passenger, glimpsed from the corner of her eye a tall upright dark figure emerging from the tree line toward the road that then went back into the woods. The husband, who was driving, saw nothing. The glimpse lasted only a few seconds in daylight.

Partial sightingRoad crossing
16 September 2017 Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois Class A #58238

Nighttime road crossing between Rochester and East Lake Drive

Around 5 a.m. while driving home from work in the dark, the witness saw a two-legged creature run across the road ahead of the car and into a cornfield near a river. The creature was described as about six to six and a half feet tall, dark dirty black and grey, very muscular, with little visible neck and no clothes. The witness did not see long hair or the face.

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19 August 2017 Troy, Madison County, Illinois Class B #58089

Motorist observes possible nighttime road crossing near Troy

The witness and a companion were driving home in the evening when they rounded a corner and saw a large upright grayish-black animal standing in the middle of the road. The animal took a few strides and disappeared into the surrounding heavy woods. The witness estimated it was about seven feet tall and said its face was obscured by hair.

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20 November 2016 Troy, Madison County, Illinois Class B #56168

Possible nighttime sighting along Scott-Troy Road south of Troy

The witness was driving on Scott-Troy Road at night after work. A large, black, hairy upright animal crossed the road in a few giant bounds and disappeared on the other side. The witness slowed to try to see it again but could not see it in the darkness.

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November 2016 Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois Class A #55934

Nighttime sighting near Sunset Lake west of Girard

The witness was driving home at night when a tall bipedal animal crossed in front of the vehicle and went into the woods across from the house. The animal was described as 7 to 8 feet tall and muscular, covered in matted burgundy to brick-red hair about 4 inches long, with a grayish pale face whose features could not be discerned. The witness thought it might have been scavenging fish along a nearby lake bank.

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12 August 2015 Marseilles, La Salle County, Illinois Class A #49515

Motorist has daylight sighting near Marseilles

The witness was driving on Dupont road toward Main Street around late morning when a tall, thin, greyish-tan figure crossed the road about 30 yards ahead with long strides. The witness could not see the face and described the encounter as difficult to accept as a non-believer.

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3 November 2014 Hagaman, Macoupin County, Illinois Class B #46917

Motorist has possible nighttime sighting near Hagaman Bottoms

The witness was driving home from work in the late afternoon when they saw an upright figure cross the highway ahead and continue north. By the time the witness reached the crossing point, the figure was no longer visible. The witness described this as their second sighting in the Hagaman Bottoms area.

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12 July 2014 Galesburg, Warren County, Illinois Class A #47249

Motorist has dusk sighting west of Galesburg

The witness was driving west at dusk with a companion when an animal crossed the road about 15 yards ahead. The witness described a very dark, long-haired animal moving on all fours with an awkward gait, higher rear end, flat face and round head. The companion did not see it, and the pair could not relocate it after turning around.

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11 July 2014 Willow Springs, Cook County, Illinois Class B #45830

Motorist has possible nighttime sighting in the Forest Preserves outside Chicago

The witness was driving home in the early morning through a heavily wooded area when a tall, thin figure darted across the road from left to right ahead of the vehicle. The figure crossed both lanes in a few fast strides and was no longer visible when the witness slowed and approached the area. The witness first wondered if it was a person but noted its unusual speed.

Road crossing
March 2013 Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois Class B #47521

Possible early morning sighting in Palos Park

Just before sunrise in March 2013, the witness was on the side of the road and saw a tall black figure in the rear-view mirror pass behind the vehicle and cross the road in three strides. The witness first thought it was a person out walking, but later noted the walking trail was ahead while the area behind was a guardrail and steep drop-off that was very difficult to walk.

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20 December 2012 Matteson, Cook County, Illinois Class A #38395

Motorists have nighttime sighting north of Matteson

The witness was driving southbound through a forest preserve at night with his wife and daughter with headlights on high beam. Less than 50 feet ahead, a huge dark figure crossed the road from left to right in fewer than two steps. All three occupants saw it, noting its long, massive muscular arms and very large size.

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2 December 2012 Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Class B #37988

Late night observation by a home owner near Lake Decatur

The witness was smoking on the front porch at night when rustling was heard nearby. A dark massive upright figure stood up about 30 yards away, looked both ways, then ran across the street into a wooded area. Later that night the witness noted a musty odor and heard a deep scream-howl sound on and off.

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19 December 2011 Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois Class A #31858

Motorists have nighttime sighting on outskirts of Lawrenceville

The witness and their spouse were driving home in the evening when a tall black figure ran quickly across the road in front of their car. The figure was estimated at about seven feet tall and was lit by street lights and the car's headlights. The witness could not see its face.

Road crossing
July 2011 Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois Class B #40841

Motorist has possible nighttime sighting just north of Springfield on Veterans Parkway

The witness was driving alone at night when a large bipedal figure was seen crossing the opposite lanes ahead. With bright lights on, the witness described it as tall and massive with long arms and a hunched posture, moving very fast in a few long strides. It was gone by the time the vehicle reached the crossing area, and the face was not seen.

Road crossingPartial sighting
6 August 2009 Orient, Franklin County, Illinois Class B #36567

Possible nighttime sighting while driving in Orient

The witness was driving home at night with a companion in the front seat and two children in the back seat. A tall creature with long chestnut hair jogged across the road in front of the car in the headlights and went into the woods. The witness and the front-seat companion watched it together, then drove on to try to find it again but could not.

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June 2009 Seneca, Grundy County, Illinois Class A #28936

Daytime sighting by a motorist east of Seneca

In summer 2009, the witness was driving along a road bordered by woods in the late afternoon. A tall dark creature crossed the road ahead into an old tree farm entrance in three steps at a casual pace. The witness stopped at the entrance but the animal was gone, leaving a strong musky animal odor.

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27 December 2008 Canton, Fulton County, Illinois Class B #28569

Wood knock and possible nighttime sighting east of Canton Lake

The witness was walking at night from a camper toward town when a loud fall-like noise occurred ahead in the road. A shadowy fur-covered biped stood up about 30 feet away and walked calmly across the road before disappearing into vegetation. The witness continued past the spot believing the creature stayed hidden nearby without further interaction.

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28 September 2008 Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois Class A #28703

Motorist has daylight sighting southwest of Taylorville

A woman driving in the afternoon reported a very large hairy creature emerging from a ditch beside the highway. It crossed the road in front of her car, stepped over a guardrail easily, and walked into nearby timber. The animal was described as tall and powerfully built, walking at a normal pace without acknowledging the vehicle.

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