Bachelor's Grove infamous picture

From About.com

This photo was taken during an investigation of Bachelor’s Grove cemetery near Chicago by the Ghost Research Society (GRS). On August 10, 1991, several members of of the GRS were at the cemetery, a small, abandoned graveyard on the edge of the Rubio Woods Forest Preserve, near the suburb of Midlothian, Illinois. Reputed to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in the U.S., Bachelor’s Grove has been the site of well over 100 different reports of strange phenomena, including apparitions, unexplained sights and sounds, and even glowing balls of light.

GRS member Mari Huff was taking black and white photos with a high-speed infrared camera in an area where the group had experienced some anomalies with their ghost-hunting equipment. The cemetery was empty, except for the GRS members. When developed, this image emerged: what looks like a lonely-looking young woman dressed in white sitting on a tombstone. Parts of her body are partially transparent and the style of the dress seems to be out of date.

Other ghosts reportedly seen in Bachelor’s Grove include figures in monks’ clothes and the spirit of a glowing yellow man.

On the weekend of October 9-11 I will be taking a break from the hustle & bustle of daily life and heading to to Chicago. Chi-town. Just me and my cousin. We’ll be touring the city, eating and drinking as we wonder aimlessly through the windy city’s streets.

Now, I don’t know how much of an “aimless” time I want to have. There is one place I want to visit in that is close to Chicago. I’m talking about the Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery. Situated near the suburb of Midlothian, Illinois. The location of the infamous “Madonna of Bachelor’s Grove” picture.

This image exists in each and every paranormal book that I have in my library. It’s been circulated throughout the world and disputed throughout as well.

Not that I want to do any “ghost hunting“, because that’s not my style, but I feel like I should at least visit this major location that appears in any paranormal enthusiast’s map.

Chicago is labeled as one of the most “haunted cities” of the U.S. I have no idea if that is true or not, since Ghost Tours are a big business nowadays…you can bet any city is “the most haunted”.

I like the history, urban legends and folklore of places. Every city or country I visit, I make sure to look up its history and legends. I don’t know how my cousin feels about going to a cemetery though, I can tell you one thing; if he does not want to take a trip to this place, then my ass is staying in the city. I don’t take road trips by myself. I think “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” ruined that for me.

So if any of you guys have been to Chicago, or are from there, I’d appreciate any tips on how to spend a good weekend there.

I keep hearing the ribs there are phenomenal (Keep in mind I don’t eat pork) 🙂