UFO Clearinghouse forwarded its report to Phantoms & Monsters, which had this addendum: This situation is similar to other sightings and attempted recordings by O'Hare employees. It is run by husband-and-wife duo Tobias and Emily Wayland. UE; UFOCH, September 26th, 2017A nightclub performer reports a "man-bat" crouched on top of a light pole in Chicago's West Lakeview. The Singular Fortean Society, another group which has reported on past Chicago Mothman incidents, points out that OHare International Airport has over a dozen sightings coming since August of 2019, and that similar winged humanoid reports have come from every state bordering Lake Michigan and date back to 1957 and have often been accompanied by reports of UFOs, other anomalous flying creatures and mysterious humanoids, parapsychological phenomena, and bizarre events seen by both witnesses and investigators. On April 7th, a witness came forward to report the sighting of a large seven foot tall bat-like humanoid in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Probably all the other colors, too. Join MU Plus+ and get exclusive shows and extensions & much more! This sounded like squeaky truck brakes that squeal when youre pressing hard on them. LB; P&M, August 22nd, 2017A truck driver reports a large winged being with "thick glistening hair" flying over the Chicago suburb of McCook. If you have a lead, a video, a sketch or a theory regarding what impending doom Mothman might be warning Chicagoans to avoid, please share it with us using #ChicagoMothman on Facebook or Twitter. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram @RobbieQT. UE; UFOCH, September 16th, 2017A pair of siblings are reportedly terrified by a bat-like creature in the Little Village. But, for the sake of science, we've compiled everything we were able to surmise into a digital case file. Bantz believes that this incident has affected his life. LB; P&M, Mid-November of 2016A man and his son report a large, dark flying humanoid while duck hunting in West Alton, Missouri. (Image: Billy Bantz/Lon Strickler). While this may be nothing more than a giant owl looking for a new home, which seems the most reasonable hypothesis, many of the witness reports clearly describe a humanoid figure. These sightings have been reported out of chronological order, so we've put together a timeline of the reports with links to the articles that describe them, in order to help you contextualize the sightings. UE; P&M, August 22nd, 2017A monstrous bat with a 12' wingspan is reported in the same area of McCook as the truck driver's sighting from the same day. Her son later photographs a set of prints that they believe belong to the creature. LEGEND of a giant winged creature that stalks West Virginians has terrorized Americans since the 1960s. There have been dozens of reported sightings of large, flying creatures in the Chicago and greater Illinois areaas well as Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, and Wisconsindating as far back as the late 1950s. Images courtesy of Sarah Becan, Brian Serway and Lon Strickler/WBEZ Covering a story for the Washington Post, John Klein (Richard Gere) drives south towards Richmond. (Lon Strickler at the Phantoms & Monsters website has done an excellent job over the years of tracking the sightings both on the site and in books.) Alfredo (he/him) has a PhD in Astrophysics on galaxy evolution and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces. The story is a classic in the annals of UFO . The entity has also been referred to as the 'Chicago Mothman', 'Chicago Owlman' & 'O'Hare Mothman.' - Chicago / Lake Michigan Winged Humanoid Regional Interactive Map - Please feel free to contact me at lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.com - your anonymity is guaranteed. At first we thought that's what it wasmaybe a CTA bus or big truck with brakes that needed changing or maintenance. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram @RobbieQT. . LB; UFOCH, September 9th, 2017A group of friends reports a "black demon with large wings" in Chicago's Little Village. LB; P&M/TSFS. UE; UFOCH, Also on May 27th, 2017A woman and her boyfriend report a "large black flying man with wings" near 127th St. & Ashland Ave. LB; P&M, June 3rd, 2017Two different couples report encounters with a large, bat-like flying humanoid in the Lincoln Park area. Recent Mothman Sightings In Chicago?Never miss a paranormal mystery! Courtesy Lon Strickler of Phantoms and Monsters and Egertron Puck/WBEZ We can only solve this mystery together. Although originating in West Virginia, it appears that Mothpeople have expanded their range further north to the Chicago area perhaps, some suggest, as a result of climate change. It still remains unknown whether Chicago Mothman is a subspecies of the West Virginia Mothman or the same species or whether it is, perhaps, just a heron that got caught in a garbage bag. Its time for a Mothman resurgence. The winged being, according to some witnesses, bears a resemblance to the famous, , while others have described it as more bat-like in appearance. Manuel Martinez/WBEZ Chicago Click here to view the live map. UE; UFOCH, December 29th, 2022A man claiming to be a firefighter reportedly sees a red-eyed, winged Batman at Chicagos OHare International Airport. It could be a feeding pattern. Size and shape: between 6 and 10 feet tall, 10+ foot wingspan. Specifically, the witness recounted another winged humanoid incident on July 22, 2021, as one that resulted in firings, relocations and cover-ups. Before you toss this in your No video didnt happen circular receptacle, UFO Clearinghouse did due diligence it talked to the witness and found the person to be credible. Time of Sighting: Approximately 2330 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. UE; P&M, Summer of 2012A witness driving towards the Indianapolis International Airport in Indiana reportedly almost collides with a bat-like being with little red eyes. UE; P&M, 2014A man reportedly comes home from work to find a "Mothman-type insectoid" staring at his apartment building. LB; UFOCH, Within a week of the May 5th sightingA family walking along the riverfront reportedly sees a flying humanoid cross over the William P. Fahey bridge. June 2, 2022 WBEZ found that fundraising by CPS schools has skyrocketed since 2010. The Chicago region has been experiencing a collective case of the heebie-jeebies in recent years, ever since reports of a giant, flying, winged humanoid began surfacing in 2011. Chinese Granite; Imported Granite; Chinese Marble; Imported Marble; China Slate & Sandstone; Quartz stone UE; P&M/TSFS, October of 2002A woman reports a winged humanoid swooping over her car on the same road where, two years earlier, she had seen a diamond-shaped UFO. UE; UFOCH, July 2020A man reports seeing a six-to-seven-foot-tall very big bat [that] was also very human-like in appearance while on break from his job as an air traffic controller at Chicagos OHare International Airport. Below are some clues we've gathered based on reported sightings and interviews. LB; P&M, January 28th, 2018A woman reports a "weird hybrid mix of an owl and a bat" outside of her home in Wilmington. The witnesses have been very steadfast with what they have seen, and refuse to embellish on their initial descriptions. LB; TSFS August 27th, 2017 A retired police officer reports a "dark gargoyle" with red eyes in the Forest Park neighborhood. I want to write this comment for anybody who saw this and then Googled it like I did - this is a fabrication. UE; P&M, October 7th, 2017A witness reports a large, winged being flying in the River North neighborhood. Below are some clues weve gathered based on reported sightings and interviews. UE; UFOCH/P&M/TSFS, August 5th, 2021A woman claims to have seen a black, seven-foot-tall winged humanoid with glowing yellow eyes while working at the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee. Talking about cryptids, you know what really gets my goat? In the city, Mothfolk are spotted all over, though most often by bodies of water. The couple, who wishes to remain anonymous, just finished a late dinner and were out for a walk when they saw the strange being. In one incident, a couple was attacked by the creature while parked in their car. Im into the paranormal stuff, and Ive seen a bunch of the different shows and movies and things about the Mothman, said Mary Pascarelli, who traveled to the town from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. LB; TSFS, Late September of 2016A woman reports a "man-like" being with "pterodactyl-like" wings gliding across a highway outside of Whitewater, Wisconsin. Approximately fifteen sightings of a flying humanoid have been reported in the Chicago area. 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Over the years, there have been hundreds of alleged sightings of the cryptid, with Illinois having the most reported sightings at 125 as of September 2022. To keep up with the latest news and events happening with the Singular Fortean Society, sign up for our monthly newsletter! LB; P&M, July of 2006A woman and her family report a "man with bat-like features" flying near their vehicle while driving in southern Wisconsin. Mothman has been a favorite of hers for some time, and so when people began reporting sightings in Chicago, she says she became a little obsessed. Search. UE; P&M, August of 2004A woman reports an "all blackman with huge bat-like wings" flying over the park near her home in Rockford, Illinois. Do OHare and American have reasons to cover up the existence of an unexplained creature roaming their grounds? A strong case could be made for Chicago, Illinois, which has had a steady stream of winged humanoid reports since 2011, with peak activity in 2017, in both urban and suburban areas, including OHare International Airport. In the late 1960s, people around Point Pleasant, West Virginia, began reporting sightings of a creature that would later be dubbed "Mothman." In the late 1960s, people around Point Pleasant, West Virginia, began reporting sightings of a creature that would later be dubbed Mothman. It would reportedly emerge, fly as fast as 100 mph and, oftentimes, leave witnesses with a deep sense of dread. Join MU Plus+ and get exclusive shows and extensions & much more! The entity has also been referred to as the 'Chicago Mothman', 'Chicago Owlman' & 'O'Hare Mothman.' - Chicago / Lake Michigan Winged Humanoid Regional Interactive Map - Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] - your anonymity is guaranteed. It wasn't being buffeted about by the wind. "It didn't look like a bat so much as what illustrations of pterodactyls look like, with the slenderness of its head and its wing shape," he said. Robbie Telfer is a performance poet, teacher and conservationist. 111 8 8 comments Best Add a Comment RidleyBourne 2 yr. ago Epic find 7 truguy 2 yr. ago The only possible explanation I can think of is that somebody caught the Mothman and chained him to this spot! These phenomena culminated on December 15, 1967, with the collapse of the Silver Bridge across the Ohio River at Point Pleasant. UE; P&M/TSFS, February 25th, 2019A woman driving to work near Darien, Wisconsin is reportedly terrified by a near-miss with what she called a flying witch. There's a phenomenon where there's basically some real witnessed experience, but if there are holes or gaps in that original experience, sometimes the mind is unable to fill in the gaps," he said. Probably all the other colors, too. Image Credit: Mothman by Tim Bertelinkvia Wikicommons, Chicago: Ian Dikhtiar/Shutterstock. Brian Munoz/St. This year, however, the town at the center of the mystery welcomed people across the US to explore the Mothman Museum and take photos with the iconic statue. Our hope is that Chicagoans will be able to keep this investigation going so that we may one day meet our winged friend and ride upon him like a luck dragon. The Singular Fortean Society (Tobias & Emily Wayland) 2016-2020. a large seven foot tall bat-like humanoid. So far, Lon Strickler of the Singular Fortean Society, has recorded 39 sightings of the Mothman since the beginning of this year in Chicago. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Brian Rich/Chicago Sun-Times "We were watching and observing as the moon begin its transit when we heard a very loud scream. Since then, the sightings are mainly around the airport and . Duo at placerat consulatu reprehendunt, te bonorum invidunt legendos vis. UE; P&M, Fall of 1971Retired police officer David Ramos reports an encounter with a shadowy winged humanoid he had when he was 12 years old near the North Branch of the Chicago River. However, Ann believes there may be an eight-day pattern to these sightings, 27.07 - MU Plus+ Podcast - Flames of Prophecy, 29.07 - MU Podcast - Contract with the Goddess, 27.06 - MU Plus+ Podcast - Secret Vaults of Time, 29.06 - MU Podcast - Italian Disco Abductions, The Mystery of New York's Renegade Subway Psychic, Forget About What We Know About Roswell: It's What's Missing About the Case That We Need to Look For, Archeologists Discover Another Secret Corridor Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, A Boat-Swallowing Sea Monster of Norse Legends Still Lives Today, Ghosts, Fairies, and a Spectral Hag on Canada's Most Haunted Island, More on the Matter of the Most Dangerous Creature of the Mind: The Slenderman, Long-Lost Legendary Buddhist Temple Found Under Chinese City. UE; UFOCH, May 17th, 2022A father and daughter claim to have recorded three winged humanoids while outside of their home in Bensenville, Illinois. LB; UFOCH, July 5th, 2019A witness reports a pterosaur while driving home in Wheaton, Illinois. The Singular Fortean Society is based out of Madison, Wisconsin, but operates globally. LB; P&M, September 11th, 2017A woman reports a "huge bat-like being" circling buildings over Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood. UE; P&M, Fall of 2011A man and his brother-in-law report a humanoid with bat-like wings near Downers Grover, Illinois. "And I believe he did, but it was down at Northerly Island and I was up at Montrose Beach.". Other reported features: fur, leather-like skin, bat wings, no neck. As part of her obsession with Chicago Mothman, Sarah created a series of comics of the creature visiting different iconic sites in our fair city and having a great time. DISCLAIMER: We are not responsible for any laws that are broken in the pursuit of Mothman, nor are we responsible for the factualness of any of the information contained herein. When we demanded that we see our union steward first, we were told this was a matter of internal security and that this superseded the authority of the union.. More recently, new reports have emerged. The supernatural creature's notoriety has risen and waned over the years, but as VICEreports, there have been 55 eye-witness reports of itin the sky over Chicago since last February. Katherine Nagasawa/WBEZ Approximately fifteen sightings of a flying humanoid have been reported in the Chicago area. (Image: Phantoms and Monsters) The winged being, according to some witnesses, bears a resemblance to the famous Mothman of Point Pleasant, while others have described it as more bat-like in appearance. LB; P&M, September 23rd, 2017A man and his friends report a "large bird-like entity" over Chicago's DuSable Harbor. UE; P&M, February 8th, 2017A man driving on interstate 294 reports seeing what he thinks is a person turn into a large black bird. UFOCH (UFO Clearinghouse): These sightings were received/investigated by Manuel Navarette of UFO Clearinghouse. UE; TSFS, 1997Separate witnesses report frightening winged gargoyles in Rock Island and Naperville, Illinois. UE; P&M, Winter of 2011A woman reports seeing a flying humanoid with greenish yellowish-like eyes while driving near the Prairie Creek Reservoir in Indiana. LB; P&M, July 3rd, 2019A man in Rosemont, Illinois, reports a large black animal flying over the Des Plaines River. LB; P&M, March 16th, 2017A witness reports a large, winged being perched on top of a roof in the Tinley Park suburb of Chicago. The population was 1,111 at the 2000 census. To report a sighting, reach out to us directly at The Singular Fortean Society through our contact page. Starting in 2011 and peaking in 2017, sightings of a Mothman-like creature began surfacing all over Chicagoland. According to. LB; P&M, April 10th, 2018A woman reports a winged creature with "bat-like" wings near Oak Park. It was freaky.". LB; UFOCH, August 2nd, 2017A woman and her son are reportedly terrified by a "tall, dark humanoid" with membranous wings seen in a park near their home in Bolingbrook, Illinois. He's been published in The New York Times" and "Huffington Post and has co-authored numerous collections of trivia, puzzles and humor. El chupacabra. LB; P&M, July 27th, 2017A person headed home from work reports a large, bat-like creature perched atop a light pole. Possibly confused with: a barred owl, a shitepoke, a sandhill crane, a drone costume, another Chicago cryptid. When pressed about what she thinks people could be seeing, after all our detective work, she suggested a large bird, like a sandhill crane, or an owl or even a prankster with a drone. LB; TSFS, November 1st, 2015A woman reports a crow man hovering over a high-rise near Chicagos Washington Park. Early winter, 1957Gerald Turrise reports seeing a winged creature with the body of a large man while out hunting as a young man in Braidwood, Illinois. mothman chicago map 14 Jun. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. There are many opinions as to why these sightings are occurring, including a general feeling that unfortunate events may be in the city's future. UE; TSFS, March 6th, 2019A woman is awoken in the early morning hours by a sinister and monster-like growling outside of her home in Woodstock, Illinois. But she did more than just keep her eyes on the sky; she went searching. UE; P&M, September 8th, 2001A woman reports four red-eyed, winged humanoids flying over her home in Berwyn, Illinois. UE; TSFS, March 7th, 2019A woman driving in Woodstock, Illinois is reportedly startled to see an extremely tall being with fur and wings run in front of her car. Scarberry insisted that what he saw was real, despite how far-fetched it had sounded. Dubbed the Chicago Mothman, it has been seen all over the area, often near the Lake Michigan shoreline. What location would be #2? LB; P&M, October 26th, 2018A married couple reports a winged humanoid resembling a large owl in Alsip, Illinois. A Real Bone Chiller,Don't Watch This While You're Alone. UE; UFOCH, April 20th, 2022A man in River Grove, Illinois, claims to have seen a strange, black, winged creature flying near St. Joseph Cemetery. Everyone loves a good monster story, so long as it remains just a story. LB; P&M, Late summer, 2017A woman in Rockford, Illinois reports a tall and dark humanoid with huge wings taking flight from a neighbors yard about a block away. June 3, 2022 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is using a funeral home for weekly services as it makes plans to rise from the ashes. All Rights Reserved. Sparking a reaction, many witnesses have begun to come forward with their own experiences. UE; UFOCH, Early July, 2020A man and his coworkers report seeing a large person with wings fly overhead while unloading a plane at Chicagos OHare International Airport. August 22nd, 2017A bat-like "flying Mothman" is reported over Pulaski Road in Chicago. He has received multiple reports concerning the recent rash of sightings in Chicago and has been thoroughly investigating each one. We heard it again, this time it lasted about 3 seconds, where as the previous sound was brief. Home; About Us. Mothman was alleged to have eaten a German shepherd belonging to Newell Partridge of Salem, West Virginia, in 1967. This was linked to the Mothman and the myth was cemented. The Mothman Festival takes place each year in September. hide caption. However, others posit that this supposed supernatural connection was simply a way for people to make sense of a tragedy without meaning, as one would think there are more direct ways to warn people of danger than just being spooky. Subscribe today for ourWeekly Newsletterin your inbox! , went out on their own night investigations to try and catch footage of the monster. Have you seen Chicago Mothman? The reports, which peaked in 2017, inspired Chicago-based comics artist Sarah Becan to bring Curious City this question: There was a rash of sightings in Chicago of a creature that people then called the Chicago Mothman. Did we ever find out what it was? UE; P&M, April 10th, 2017A woman walking her dog in Chicago's Oz Park reports a run-in with a paralyzing winged being. The witness also revealed that the airline (assumed to be American) has covered up other similar incidents: many witnesses have either been terminated, laid off or reassigned to other workstations in order to keep these sightings under wraps.. hide caption, June 29, 2022 Congresswoman Mary Miller handily defeats fellow incumbent Rodney Davis in downstate Illinois' 15th congressional district. Witnesses and artists have depicted Mothman as a tall, owl-like creature with membrane wings. Enter Lon Strickler, an expert in the field of cryptids and founder of the popular website. UE; UFOCH, Early December, 2019A woman reports a flying gargoyle while driving near Hoffman Estates, Illinois. UE; P&M/TSFS, May 1st, 2018A man's parents report a "large winged humanoid" flying above the trees behind their home in Wheeling, Illinois. LB; TSFS, August 27th, 2017A retired police officer reports a "dark gargoyle" with red eyes in the Forest Park neighborhood. Bantz's drawing of his sighting. UE; P&M, August 4th, 2017A woman and her husband photograph a "giant bat" in Melrose Park. Amitrano's was just one of 55 alleged sightings of the so-called Mothman in the Chicago area in 2017. After all, the mysterious doesn't always have to be serious. Our investigative group is conducting a serious examination of his phenomenon. UE; P&M/TSFS, April 15th and April 16th, 2017Three separate witnesses report seeing an unidentified flying humanoid over Chicago. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, If you go to the spot featured in that image of the map. Magnolia is located at 3012?38?N 9545?2?W / 30.21056N 95.75056W / 30.21056; -95.75056 (30.210476, -95.750631). Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. When I first started reading about all of the different sightings, I was very excited about it. LB; P&M, May 27th, 2017A married couple reports a large, black, bat-like creature with glowing red eyes near the intersection of North Wrightwood Avenue and North Lakeview Avenue. In the summer of 2017 there was a partial solar eclipse that passed over Chicago, and I deliberately went down to the lakefront because I thought, If I was the Chicago Mothman, I would make an appearance at the solar eclipse. she says. We were watching and observing as the moon begin its transit when we heard a very loud scream. LB; P&M/TSFS, June of 2016A woman reports a huge, winged humanoid flying over the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. she says. Caroline Kubzansky/WBEZ Chicago An aspiring journalist later comes forward to corroborate the officer's story. As reports continued to come in over the months of April, May and June, hosts Vance Nesbitt and Jennifer Ann of the fledgling paranormal podcast, The Acrylic Ranch, went out on their own night investigations to try and catch footage of the monster. The only possible explanation I can think of is that somebody caught the Mothman and chained him to this spot! Et cibo reque honestatis vim, mei ad idque iisque graecis. LB; P&M, March 22nd, 2017A semi truck driver reports suffering from strange medical maladies after spotting a flying humanoid soaring over a Chicago expressway. hide caption. UE; P&M, Summer of 2019A witness reportedly has two separate sightings of "'something' about 4 [feet] tall [and] brownish [with] two legs and bat-like wings" in Carol Streams, Illinois. Louis Public Radio My mom died three weeks agoI am not sure what to think at this point. Despite the number of sightings, there is very littlephotographic evidenceonline, which is perplexing given that we live in a world where everyone has a high-quality camera on them at all times. One of the iconic sightings of a mysterious creature in the UFO era, that of the so-called Houston Batman, was made on June 18, 1953. It was freaky.. Standout witness statements are excerpted below: Location: Northerly Island during solar eclipse, As reported to: Phantoms & Monsters website. Royal Time Traveler, Illuminati Psychic, Human with a Tail, Drug-Sniffing Squirrels and More Mysterious News Briefly, Centaurs at Area 51, Monster Penguins, Three-Armed People, Nuclear Mars Ships and More Mysterious News Briefly. The most recent incident, on June 3rd, occurred in the Lincoln Park area around 10:00 PM local time. UE; P&M, Summer of 2007Two friends report a flying humanoid with glowing yellow-ish eyes at Prairie Creek Reservoir in Indiana. And I believe he did, but it was down at Northerly Island and I was up at Montrose Beach.. 2 Mea atqui dicam in, vidit reque error mei ex, ut eos possit reformidans reprehendunt. LB; UFOCH, mid-September, 2017A man preparing for work in Michigan reports a large, winged being perched atop his neighbor's roof. No sound. hide caption. UE; UFOCH, Mid-April 2017A man reports seeing a humanoid "bat-dragon" near Mukwonago, Wisconsin. But she did more than just keep her eyes on the sky; she went searching. Its always tough when there is no photographic evidence, but the investigators on this case show the account is very similar to many others. Subscribe to our channel http://goo.gl/OQgfzkhttp://www.phantomsandmonsters.comWebs. UE; TSFS, April 17th, 2019A man reportedly sees a large, bird-like creature with a crest on its head and a long, spaded tail near the Des Plaines River. UE; P&M, August of 2016A man reports a large, winged humanoid perched on a lamppost in Cicero. One researcher, argues that it is probably just a large owl. UE; UFOCH/TSFS, April 9th, 2022Several family members attending a party in Elk Grove, Illinois, claim they saw a winged humanoid with glowing red eyes perched on a neighbors roof. Starting in 2011 and peaking in 2017, sightings of a Mothman-like creature began surfacing all over Chicagoland. In fact, if the alleged creatures are actually just large birds, the airport doesnt want passengers worrying about planes flying into them either.
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