UE; P&M, Fall of 2011A man and his brother-in-law report a humanoid with bat-like wings near Downers Grover, Illinois. Sightings of a large winged humanoid in the skies over the Windy City began in 2011 and have yet to let up. I definitely kept my eyes on the sky hoping to see something, she says. We heard it again, this time it lasted about 3 seconds, where as the previous sound was brief. And nobody is more disappointed about this than I am. More recently, new reports have emerged. I saw that it was not a drone, and the size of a large car. We just thought it would be fun to come down and see what its all about, she told The Herald-Dispatch. UE; P&M, September 8th, 2001A woman reports four red-eyed, winged humanoids flying over her home in Berwyn, Illinois. Recent Mothman Sightings In Chicago?Never miss a paranormal mystery! UE; UFOCH, March 29th, 2018An investigator photographs an "enormous" bird 40 miles west of Chicago. LB; P&M, July 3rd, 2019A man in Rosemont, Illinois, reports a large black animal flying over the Des Plaines River. "If something is suggested to them subsequently as a plausible scenario like a Mothman or whatever that person might be inclined to fill in the gaps with that., © 2023 IFLScience. Posted at 20:01h . The most recent incident, on June 3rd, occurred in the Lincoln Park area around 10:00 PM local time. Company Information; FAQ; Stone Materials. LB; P&M, Summer of 2019A man reports "a large, dark, man-sized bat-bird 'thing'" flying behind his home in Franklin Park, 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. Maybe thats why Google Maps doesnt track them. Several sightings have been reported at the OHare International Airport in Chicago. LB; UFOCH, July 5th, 2019A witness reports a pterosaur while driving home in Wheaton, Illinois. It wasnt being buffeted about by the wind. UE; P&M, September 7th, 2017A family visiting Lincoln Park Zoo reports a "large creature with a giant set of wings" flying over them. 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. UE; P&M, March 3rd, 2020Chicago paranormal investigator Manuel Navarette reports a strange flying creature with "membranous wings" near O'Hare International Airport. 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. 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. To keep up with the latest news and events happening with the Singular Fortean Society, sign up for our monthly newsletter! Approximately fifteen sightings of a flying humanoid have been reported in the Chicago area. hide caption. Now, even if we don't agree that we are looking at a kite and at a bird, I thinkwe can be sure that these pictures depict two different creatures. This sounded like squeaky truck brakes that squeal when youre pressing hard on them. 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. UE; UFOCH, June 30th, 2020Two women report seeing a huge owl with "glowing red eyes that looked like [they] belonged to the devil himself" near a parking lot at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Covering a story for the Washington Post, John Klein (Richard Gere) drives south towards Richmond. Probably all the other colors, too. Sightings collected via the Phantoms & Monsters website are compiled here and in this map. LB; P&M, August 29th, 2017An avid bird watcher reports a "huge flying shadow" over a forest preserve near La Grange Park, a suburb west of Chicago. UE; UFOCH, October 31st, 2020A group of young adults claim to have seen a red-eyed, winged being in the trees near Waukegan Skate Park in Waukegan, Illinois. UE; P&M, April 12th, 2019Ghost hunter Craig Nehring reportedly collides with a miniature mothman while driving his semi truck near Wittenberg, Wisconsin. 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. 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. Could These Monster-Sized Snakes Be Beaten? So far, Lon Strickler of the Singular Fortean Society, has recorded 39 sightings of the Mothman since the beginning of this year in Chicago. LB; P&M, September 24th, 2017A family on their way home from mass reports a red-eyed, winged "goblin" that gave off of a "strong sense of evil." The Mothman in Chicago An interactive map of sightings of the Chicago Mothman over the past two years. "Massive" is the Word! UE; P&M/TSFS, Summer of 2000Two friends report a weird, winged entity at the Goshen Dam in Indiana. 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. The site not only has a link to every Mothman sighting in Chicago, but it also has a map which . UE; TSFS, October 27th, 1969Floyd Hancock is said to have been abducted from his home as a young child for an indeterminate amount of time by a tall, winged humanoid before being returned. What you hear reported are just a small piece of these things.. UE; UFOCH, August 2020A man reports seeing a "gargoyle with little horns on its head" in Itasca, Illinois. After all, the mysterious doesn't always have to be serious. "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.'" 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. I definitely kept my eyes on the sky hoping to see something," she says. UE; P&M, December 3rd, 2019A security person at OHare International Airport in Chicago reports a red-eyed flying man. UE; UFOCH, December 6th, 2019A man reports seeing a red-eyed, winged humanoid while driving near Chicagos OHare International Airport. The creature stood in front of the car the group of sitting in, according to eyewitnesses Roger Scarberry and Steve Mallet. And while most reports described the being in flight, some more chilling accounts tell of. UE; UFOCH, December 29th, 2022A man claiming to be a firefighter reportedly sees a red-eyed, winged Batman at Chicagos OHare International Airport. Serena Williams stepmom's debts continue to spiral amid crumbling home battle, 'Glaring error' left 'habitual liar' Alex Murdaugh 'boxed in' during trial, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life after disgraced lawyer guilty of murder, Murdaugh sentenced to LIFE in prison after being found guilty of double murder, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, The mystery of the Mothman has left Americans scratching their heads for decades, Hundreds of sightings have been reported since the 1960s. Sparking a reaction, many witnesses have begun to come forward with their own experiences. - Other reported features: fur, leather-like skin, bat wings, no neck. As Strickler continues his hunt for the elusive being; only time and more sighting reports will shed light on this story. The terrifying myth of The Mothman was born in 1966 when gravediggers reported seeing something big soaring over their heads and moving quickly from tree to tree, as reported by ati. Bantz was delivering a shipment when he noticed something strange in the air. A few images can be found on the website of Lon Strickler, who collects evidence on Chicago's winged humanoid. UE; P&M, August 2020A witness claims that they and five of their family members saw a wingless humanoid fly over Market Street in Waukegan, Illinois. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, If you go to the spot featured in that image of the map. "Massive" is the Word! For every sighting reported, and every article written, the legend of Chicagos flying creature will continue to grow. My mom died three weeks agoI am not sure what to think at this point. Private fundraising in Chicago Public Schools who wins and who loses? Duo at placerat consulatu reprehendunt, te bonorum invidunt legendos vis. Witnesses and artists have depicted Mothman as a tall, owl-like creature with membrane wings. 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. Its time for a Mothman resurgence. UE; UFOCH, February 15th, 2018A man leaving a truck stop near the Wisconsin/Illinois border reports a "giant, skinny man with a large pair of wings and red eyes." - Size and shape: between 6 and 10 feet tall, 10+ foot wingspan. The tale of the Mothman begins back in the 1960s in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where over the course of 13 months it allegedly appeared to multiple people andeven heralded the fatal collapse of the city's Silver Bridge in 1967. Species its been compared to: a big owl, a pterosaur, a bat. 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. This was later turned into a terrible movie starring Richard Gere and if the creature truly was a herald of doom, it should haveappeared to anyone about to buy a ticket. One witness came forward with her own timeline of personal sightings, ranging from 1970 through 2017, available here. Each witness has had a feeling of dread and foreboding, which I believe translates into a warning of some type. , went out on their own night investigations to try and catch footage of the monster. Other people then reported similar sightings but the county sheriff George Johnson dismissed it as an unusually large heron. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. The Mothman has been spotted quite a bit around Chicago in the last few years. Louis Public Radio LB; P&M, February 2nd, 2018Three witnesses report a "tall man" with a "very large black pair of wings," and glowing, "ruby red" eyes in Oak Park. 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. The couple, who wishes to remain anonymous, just finished a late dinner and were out for a walk when they saw the strange being. UE; UFOCH, May 17th, 2022A father and daughter claim to have recorded three winged humanoids while outside of their home in Bensenville, Illinois. UE; UFOCH, February 5th, 2023A witness reports a group sighting of a "Large Man" with "Wings That Were Wider Than a Car" in Chicago's Little Village. Could These Monster-Sized Snakes Be Beaten? After a few moments there was a light display and the "Batman" was gone. Have you seen Chicago Mothman? 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. While testimony concerning the appearance of this creature varies, one recurring theme seems to be consistent; the feeling of dread and doom that comes over the witnesses, and the sense that tragedy lies in its wake. "When I first started reading about all of the different sightings, I was very excited about it. . Size and shape: between 6 and 10 feet tall, 10+ foot wingspan. UE; UFOCH, September 10th, 2017Two witnesses report an unknown being gliding across the sky several miles away from each other in the Avalon Park and Douglas neighborhoods of Chicago. No sound. LB; P&M, September 11th, 2017A woman reports a "huge bat-like being" circling buildings over Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood. Screaming, flying toward lake, disappearing, going real fast, portenting, looking at people with eyeballs. 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. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram @RobbieQT. The more I speak of this, the worse my luck becomes. The reports, which peaked in 2017, inspired Chicago-based comics artist Sarah Becan to bring Curious City this question: There was a . The back end of the body tapered to a point. UE; P&M, Late July, 2008A man reports seeing a winged creature with human proportions while traveling with his husband and a friend in northeastern Illinois. He has received multiple reports concerning the recent rash of sightings in Chicago and has been thoroughly investigating each one. Good question. UE; UFOCH, Mid-April 2017A man reports seeing a humanoid "bat-dragon" near Mukwonago, Wisconsin. UE; UFOCH, April 20th, 2022A man in River Grove, Illinois, claims to have seen a strange, black, winged creature flying near St. Joseph Cemetery. Magnolia is located at 3012?38?N 9545?2?W / 30.21056N 95.75056W / 30.21056; -95.75056 (30.210476, -95.750631). If there are indeed so many sightings of something strange at the airport, it should be possible that one witness could catch in on a smartphone and slip out before security shows up to confiscate it. XIPXI means cat in the ronga language from Southern Mozambique. Talking about cryptids, you know what really gets my goat? The only possible explanation I can think of is that somebody caught the Mothman and chained him to this spot! UE; P&M, August 28th, 2017A delivery driver reports a "large man with wings" flying over the same area of McCook as the sightings reported on August 22nd. The "Mothman" legend, after decades of random alleged sightings around the country, picked up steam in the Chicago area in 2011 when reports of a giant, flying, winged humanoid began surfacing. The most recent incident, on June 3rd, occurred in the Lincoln Park area around 10:00 PM local time. LB; UFOCH, August 1st, 2017A witness reports a flying humanoid over Elgin, Illinois. UE; P&M/UFOCH, June 17th, 2017A jogger near the Navy Pier reports an enormous bat taking wing and flying towards the water treatment plant. LB, PH; MUFON, April 17th, 2017A woman reports a hulking, hunched-over, winged being across the street as she takes the garbage out that morning. LB; P&M, April 10th, 2018A woman reports a winged creature with "bat-like" wings near Oak Park. A Real Bone Chiller,Don't Watch This While You're Alone. UE; UFOCH, September 5th, 2011A man reportedly followed a creature with "bat-like wings, a small bulbous head and what seemed to be 'tentacles' extending from behind it" that hed seen flying over the Jackson Park Highlands neighborhood in Chicago. UE; P&M, 1999A woman, along with her husband and a girlfriend, report a flying, red-eyed gargoyle in Rockford, Illinois. Senior Staff Writer & Space Correspondent. 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. UE; TSFS, Mid-June, 1976A mans vehicle is reportedly attacked by a winged black figure with glowing red eyes in Waukegan, Illinois. Should we believe the latest witnesses of a Mothman at Chicagos OHare airport? The Yeoman Creek Landfill, a Superfund site in Waukegan north of Chicago, will eventually be the site for 20,000 solar energy panels. LB; P&M, April 10th, 2018Two witnesses report an "owl man" on Chicago's south side. 2 LB; TSFS August 27th, 2017 A retired police officer reports a "dark gargoyle" with red eyes in the Forest Park neighborhood. UE; UFOCH, December 26th, 2018A man driving with his wife near Prairie Creek Reservoir in Indiana reports a bat-like flying humanoid with an obvious face. UE; P&M, January 19th, 2019A man reportedly avoids colliding with a four-to-five-foot-tall grayish creature with large wingssimilar to bat wings while driving in Gary, Indiana. LB; UFOCH, July 24th, 2017A man reports an insect-like flying humanoid taking flight from near the top of Willis Tower. 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. In an interview with Mysterious Universe, Strickler pointed to two sightings on his website that he states are the most compelling. It could be a feeding pattern. Bantz's drawing of his sighting. LB; P&M, September 23rd, 2017A man and his friends report a "large bird-like entity" over Chicago's DuSable Harbor. The coincidence of the Mothman sightings in Chicago and the onset of a truly bonkers year is not lost its citizens. PH (Potential Hoax): These sightings are the likeliest to have been deliberate hoaxesthe information given has been proven to contradict verifiable facts. My informant has relayed other previous incidents. - Species it's been compared to: a big owl, a pterosaur, a bat. UE; P&M, August of 2006A man and his son report a large, dark being with cape-like wings in Bensenville, Illinois. - Eye color: "Red eyes," "green eyes," "yellow eyes" and "orange eyes" have all been reported. Press J to jump to the feed. Map of the current sighting locations. It was moving slowly but not randomly., Location: Fulton Market Street near the corner of Morgan, At first I thought it was a bird, but none Id seen before, because it was just so huge and the way it was flapping its wings The longer I watched it, it was like what the hell is that thing? UE; UFOCH, January 27th, 2018A man reports a creature similar to the "weird hybrid mix of an owl and a bat" seen the next day in Wilmington. He has appeared on multiple radio shows and podcasts including Coast to Coast AM, and his work has appeared in Fortean Times Magazine, FATE Magazine and in the book, UFOs: Reframing the Debate.". LB; TSFS/P&M, October 30th, 2019A witness reports a large winged humanoid while driving to their home in Park Ridge, Illinois. August 22nd, 2017A bat-like "flying Mothman" is reported over Pulaski Road in Chicago. Have you seen Chicago Mothman? hide caption. This particular report was submitted to Manuel Navarettes UFO Clearinghouse site by an anonymous worker at the American Airlines aircraft hangar who claimed to be one of four people who witnessed three large black creatures over by the parking lot, they were about 7 feet tall each and they were just staring right at us. That was followed by one of them opens what look like large black wings and shoots off onto the sky followed by the others, all three making a sort of screeching sound as they take off. And THAT was followed by this: A few seconds later a security vehicle comes screaming up through the driveway and stops and some white chubby security person runs out with his flashlight and starts checking the area., One of the supervisors came up to us and told us to stop recording and to put our phones away or she would report us to our supervisors., They came in after 10 minutes and said that we were not to talk to anyone in regards to what we saw and that they were requiring us to send them the video we had shot on our phones and then delete the video off of our phones or we would be immediately terminated. Or is it another cryptid drawn from a deep-seated cultural lore, not only haunting the skies but the minds of people as well?