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Date unknown Midlothian, Cook County, Illinois Related account #28525

Odor near Midlothian, Illinois

The witness says they have smelled a sudden freaky death-like odor in the woods that others also report.

Odor
Date unknown Midlothian, Cook County, Illinois Related account #28525

Footsteps near Midlothian, Illinois

The witness says they often hear footsteps and feel followed when alone on the path through the woods.

FootstepsAnimal behaviour
Date unknown Midlothian, Cook County, Illinois Related account #28525

Growl near Midlothian, Illinois

The witness says they twice heard deep moaning growling in the woods that was not wind.

Growl
Back in the 70's Farmer City, De Witt County, Illinois Related account #28110

Historical account near Farmer City, Illinois

Town residents reported sightings called the Salt Creek monster in the 1970s.

Historical account
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
The night before I found the footprints near our driveway Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois Related account #33426

Sasquatch sighting near Robinson, Illinois

The night before the tracks were found, the witness heard the dog run toward the end of the driveway acting as if wanting to attack something, but the witness saw and heard nothing when checking.

worked nights for four years Glenwood, Cook County, Illinois Related account #51417

Vocalization near Glenwood, Illinois

The witness reports repeatedly hearing clicking, grunting and other unusual noises from nearby woods during four years of night shifts.

Vocalization
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
Date unknown Chandlerville, Cass County, Illinois Related account #71920

Sasquatch sighting near Chandlerville, Illinois

A co-worker told the witness that hunters, fishers, barge operators and locals have reported multiple sightings in the area and believe a group lives there without threatening people.

earlier in the year than his wife's sighting Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois Related account #28703

Sasquatch sighting near Taylorville, Illinois

Two men reportedly saw the same creature walk in front of their vehicle at the same location earlier that year.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
in the night Olive Branch, Alexander County, Illinois Related account #36246

Sasquatch sighting near Olive Branch, Illinois

During a later overnight visit to the same area, the witness reported seeing a very large upright animal step across the road at night, and a 26.5-inch footprint was found nearby the next day.

Partial sightingRoad crossingTracks
lately Illinois #0d307f11-eaea-4d24-9499-39a3c38f8be4

Property disturbance in Illinois

In Illinois the witness reports being tugged on his shirt or jacket on multiple occasions, feeling like a small child pulling to get attention. He initially dismissed it as his children, but has recently paid more attention as it recurred.

Property disturbance
after we confirmed that we would have this interview Illinois #0d307f11-eaea-4d24-9499-39a3c38f8be4

Paranormal encounter in Illinois

While waiting at a Walmart pharmacy window and glancing at his wallet, the witness felt breathing over his shoulder and saw in the partition's reflection a very tall figure dressed in black like an old preacher. When he turned around, no one was there. He searched nearby aisles but found the area empty.

Partial sighting
about a month or two months ago Atkinson, Illinois #0d307f11-eaea-4d24-9499-39a3c38f8be4

Property disturbance near Atkinson, Illinois

While lying in bed, the witness felt the blankets pulled as his young daughter commonly does and lifted up to respond, but no one was there. He then heard fast movement through the bedroom door and checked his daughters' room to find them deeply asleep. The experience kept him up checking on his family.

Property disturbanceMovement only
Date unknown Illinois #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/emxwtZ2Fw-5pmgp2LbbBKp6yQuE0M6VuF9UCVxWFsX0

Sasquatch sighting in Illinois

While driving at dusk toward a creek, the witness saw a hairy biped standing on a rock outcropping. While fumbling for a phone he heard a loud screech from the side, looked away, and the figure was gone.

Full-body sightingScream
Date unknown Illinois #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/emxwtZ2Fw-5pmgp2LbbBKp6yQuE0M6VuF9UCVxWFsX0

Animal behaviour in Illinois

While coon hunting at night, the witness's dogs abruptly stopped treeing and ran back growling toward a draw. The witness shined a light, saw nothing, and left.

Animal behaviourUnidentified sound
Date unknown Illinois #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2015/02/24/show-notes-with-shannon-author-and-investigator-linda-godfrey

Sasquatch sighting in Illinois

A witness had a close encounter about 30 feet from a creature that had swum across a river to approach. The witness clearly saw its hands with black blunt nails and one ear exposed where water had parted the hair. The ear looked human-like but slightly larger and pointed on top.

Full-body sighting
when I was 12 years old Illinois #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2013/12/23/sc-ep8-bigfoot-research-101-with-john-green

Footsteps in Illinois

A woman recalls being 12 in southern Illinois and picking berries with her mother up toward a bluff and into deep woods. As they walked she repeatedly heard crunching steps following them, which her mother dismissed as rabbits and urged her to keep going without looking back. The host notes the mother's behavior suggests she may have known more than she said.

Footsteps
about three weeks after the first incident, at night Illinois #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yzwiKTmVr4WtxWd-fPZvIeK-aXNJlf55ro11duS_woA

Rock throwing in Illinois

A few weeks later the brothers returned to the lake for night fishing. After they threw rocks and sticks across a cove and then stopped, a large rock flew out of the dark treeline on the far side and landed near them in the water. They saw nothing that threw it.

Rock throwing
when I was around 13 Illinois #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yzwiKTmVr4WtxWd-fPZvIeK-aXNJlf55ro11duS_woA

Vocalization in Illinois

The witness and his younger brother were walking trails behind a lake in summer. After the brother stopped to rest, the witness continued ahead, heard a branch snap and a deep chest grunt, and fled. Both ran back to the main road.

VocalizationUnidentified sound