It was my pleasure to appear on the Grabbing the Bullhorn Podcast with these two ladies from my old home state of Illinois. We had a lot of fun discussing legends and lore, history and witchcraft. Perfect for this time of year!
Tales of witches, whispers of ghosts and legends that refuse to rest—this enchanting episode of Grabbing the Bullhorn just might cast a spell on you. Could Illinois be the most haunted state in America? And where can you find its most haunted places? This Halloween, Natalie Bober and Karen Zimbler welcome historian, author and photographer Michael Kleen to explore the eerie stories lurking along Illinois’ roads and behind its familiar landmarks.
From a phantom that drew crowds to Kennedy Hill Road to the haunting legends of Independence Grove and Devil’s Gate, we follow the folklore into the history behind it. Michael’s books Paranormal Illinois and Witchcraft in Illinois: A Cultural History guide a conversation about witchcraft accusations, folk magic and what happened when suspicion fell on a neighbor.
We also step into Long Grove’s Halloween celebrations, where witches gather and old stories find new audiences. What keeps these tales alive—and why do we love a good scare? Settle in for a little history, a little mystery and a thoroughly bewitching conversation.
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