S2 E6: In this episode, we cover Manteno State Hospital, one of the largest psychiatric hospitals in the country. Some believe that the hospital's history as a psychiatric institution, as well as the suffering and trauma experienced by patients during their stay, may be contributing to the reported hauntings.

We also chat about Conover Square, a 19th-century former piano factory that’s been restored and repurposed for modern use. While this historic building serves as a shopping mall, the building's rich history and location are said to play a part in creating a perfect storm for possible paranormal activity.

Stories: Manteno State Hospital, Manteno, IL. & Conover Square, Oregon IL.

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Show Notes

Sources:

Manteno State Hospital

https://michaelkleen.com/2018/03/27/mystery-and-madness-at-manteno-state-hospital/

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50748.asp

https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,772257,00.html

https://windycityghosts.com/manteno-state-mental-hospital/

Conover Square

http://oregonil.com/conover-square/

https://www.rrstar.com/story/entertainment/2014/10/19/reports-giggles-loud-crashes-at/36135168007/

https://antiquepianoshop.com/online-museum/conover/

https://chicagology.com/rebuilding/rebuilding142/

https://q985online.com/check-out-this-haunted-piano-factory-just-45-minutes-from-rockford/

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Title Theme: “It Follows” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Story Music: “Curse” by Mehul Sharma

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