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I'm proud to announce that the new issue of the Legends and Lore of Illinois is here! This issue concerns Old Union Cemetery in DeWitt County. Old Union Cemetery has appeared previously in the work of Troy Taylor, but until now its complete history has yet to be told. Drawing from several different sources, the Legends and Lore of Illinois will give you the whole story behind this unique location!

This issue also contains a letter from a reader who attended St. Francis Boy's Camp in the early 1960s. St. Francis closed down and became Independence Grove, otherwise known as Devil's Gate! You won't want to miss it. Also, we finally reveal the winner of our fake ghost photograph contest, but you'll have to read the issue to find out who it is!

This issue is the first that we are offering in printed form. For more details, visit Old Union's unique page at the Legends and Lore of Illinois. To view or download the issue, click on the cover below, or simply go to www.blackoakmedia.org/legendsandlore.html

I'm proud to announce that the new issue of the Legends and Lore of Illinois is here!  This issue concerns the infamous Blood's Point Road!  Blood's Point has been a local legend for years, now read about it for yourself.  Along Blood's Point Road sits a railroad bridge, said to be haunted by the spirits of those who have perished there.  Further up the road lies Blood's Point Cemetery, haunted by the ghosts of the past.  Join the Legends and Lore of Illinois as we explore these mysteries!

Meanwhile, The Fallen have journeyed to Boone County to further their quest to find the astral gate and, ultimately, unlock the secrets of the universe.  Unfortunately for them, an unwelcome guest greets them along Blood's Point Road.  Will they be derailed from their mission, or will The Fallen uncover a clue that leads them one step closer to their goal?  Read the issue and find out!

This issue also includes a review of Konstantinos' book Contact the Other Side, trivia, a ghostly game, and letters from you, the reader!  To view or download the issue, click on the cover below, or simply go to www.blackoakmedia.org/legendsandlore.html

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Ashmore Estates is of growing interest to the Illinois community and will appear (along with the author of this book) in several upcoming documentaries, in including "Children of the Grave 2" by the Booth Brothers.

For nearly twenty years, Ashmore Estates has loomed large in the minds of Coles County residents as well as students at Eastern Illinois University.  It has stood abandoned since 1987, every subsequent year falling prey to vandalism and neglect...

Ashmore Estates, as it has been known for the past forty-eight years, was once the Coles County Poor Farm, a place for indigent and elderly members of the community to live and work in relative stability.

That all changed in 1959, when the building, known as an almshouse, was sold to Ashmore Estates, Inc. and turned into a psychiatric hospital.  It has had many uses since then, but that is how generations of Coles County residents remember it.  “The abandoned insane asylum.”  What is its real story?

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Since the 1970s, Peck Cemetery has stood out as one of the most disturbed places in central Illinois. It was rumored to be the home of Satanic worshipers, as well as the dreaded "Devil's Chair." As so many of these places have, it has recently undergone a revitalization. Join the Legends and Lore of Illinois as we explore the mysteries behind this legendary location! Just click on the cover below to download,

 

I'm proud to announce that the new issue of the Legends and Lore of Illinois is here!  This issue concerns Lakey's Creek. Lakey's Creek has the dubious honor of being home to Illinois' very own headless horseman; the ghost of Lakey himself!  Slain by an ax in the early 1800s (or so the story goes), Lakey's ghost has terrified travelers along this road for over a century.  Is there any truth to this legend?  Download the issue to find out!

Meanwhile, The Fallen have journeyed down to Southern Illinois to investigate the reports of a headless horseman.  With the trail of the astral portal gone cold, they are looking for new leads.  Perhaps the horseman himself will show them the way!

This issue contains a new feature: a book review!  In each new issue, I will review a book on ghosts or the paranormal that I think you will find interesting.  In this issue, I review Deborah Blum's Ghost Hunters.  To view or download the issue, click on the cover below, or simply go to www.blackoakmedia.org/legendsandlore.html

Calvary Cemetery is home to a most unusual ghost, "Seaweed Charlie"! Otherwise known as "The Aviator," this specter is said to crawl out of Lake Michigan covered in seaweed. Unlike most ghost tales, this story seems to be grounded in actual facts, but you can read more and decide for yourself. In their continuing adventures, The Fallen have devised a new means of finding the astral gate using old-fashion mirror gazing. But first, they must test it in the field. Will a group of unwelcome guests spoil their plans? Find out!

This issue contains a new feature: a book review! In each new issue, I am going to write a review of a book on ghosts or the paranormal that I think you will find interesting. In this issue, I review Raymond Moody's The Last Laugh.

Click on the image below to read the new issue, browse our issue archives, or even submit your own haunted experience!

We are having a one-time only deal on our "I heart ghosts" t-shirt! We are taking pre-orders before June 3rd. We must recieve at least 30 orders, so buy some for your friends or even your enemies! If we do not recieve at least 30 orders by June 3rd, we will refund your money.



The shirts are available in S, M, L, XL, and XXL.



They cost $14 each plus $4 shipping & handling. It will cost $6 shipping & handling for orders of five or more.



Please go to the link below to pre-order your shirt today!
http://www.blackoakmedia.org/LegendsandLoreofIllinois/tshirts.html

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (or whatever) is the oldest public university in the state of Illinois. As such, there are many ghost stories that have been associated with it over the years. The English Building, Psychology Building, even the YMCA have their share of stories. So what are you waiting for, dive right in and find out more!

The Fallen are taking a break from their quest to find the astral gate and have retreated to the ivory tower, where Mike and Aurelia hope to find a ghost while the rest of the group runs off to find spirits of a different kind.

This issue contains our last character profile of the year, plus a new and exciting game to alleviate your boredom! Also, you won't want to miss a letter from a former resident of Sunset Haven. He gives us an inside look at what went on in the building during its time as a facility for animal research. Just click on the cover below to go to our website and download the new issue.

No, I wasn't making that up, this is really happening!

Those of you who want
to participate in our CD exchange, please e-mail your full name and
(snail) mailing address to: thefallen2@gmail.com. Write "I want a free
CD!" in the subject line and you will hear from us shortly thereafter.

Aside from ghosts, music is our life!

-Michael Kleen,
Writer/publisher
Legends and Lore of Illinois