Whether you’re looking for something spooky to get you in the mood for Halloween or more extreme scares that will test your limits, there are plenty of options in central Illinois for both kids and adults. Springfield-area activities Aristocracy Hill Haunted History Tour is a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour of Springfield’s haunted history. You will hear […]
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Happy hauntings
Terror on the Square is a long-standing tradition that returns to the Petersburg square this year, 119 S. Seventh St. Set in a 1930s funeral home, this haunted experience in Petersburg features old-school ghouls as well as creative illusions in this 12-13-minute event. The scare level is considered medium and is recommended for ages 10 […]
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A look at Halloween’s merry spirits
The Merry Spirits of Halloween is the first documentary produced by Redroom Creative Media, an independent documentary film company that focuses on the legends and folklore attached to historical Illinois events. Directed and co-written by Chatham resident Joseph Tury, the Illinois-based project is a fun look at the celebration of Halloween through different viewpoints and […]
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This zoo is becoming a whole different animal
Things are looking up at the Henson Robinson Zoo. Built in the late 1960s and opening in 1970, Henson Robinson has been the area’s top attraction in central Illinois for those hoping to see rare and beautiful animals. Jeff Mitchell, general curator at Henson Robinson, has been with the zoo for a year and a […]
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Haunted happenings
Ranked as one of the top 10 haunted houses in Illinois, the Boo Crew Haunted House in Mechanicsburg is open every Friday and Saturday in October, plus the first Friday and Saturday in November. The Trail of Lost Souls is a short outdoor walk through the woods where scary attractions are set up, and numerous […]
