Real-life haunts: Explore haunted history on these ghost tours & walks in northern Illinois

Halloween season is here, which means it’s the perfect time to explore the spooky side of northern Illinois. From guided ghost walks through historic downtowns to tours of abandoned buildings with questionable pasts, the region is home to plenty of eerie experiences. If you’re looking for chilling local legends, haunted history or a fun night out without the gory jump scares, these ghost tours and paranormal adventures are worth adding to your Halloween bucket list.DuPage CountyNaperville Aurora Ghost ToursExplore the dark sides of Naperville and Aurora on one of several ghost and paranormal tours. U.S. Ghost Adventures offers tours of Aurora’s haunted locations and Naperville Nighttime Nightmares Ghost Tours year-round. The Ghost Tour of Naperville is led by Naperville historian and paranormal investigator Kevin Frantz, who shares chilling stories of ghost encounters throughout the tour. Tours are available on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and cost $20 cash. Two Brothers Rou