One of them is Fayerweather House , a residence hall for women. It has been said that windows and doors operate on their own here and that lights turn on and off without explanation. Perhaps most strange are the stories of grave-shaped depressions that sometimes appear in the dirt floor of the basement. Some have suggested that perhaps the building may have been constructed over a burial ground, but no one really knows for sure. Another site is Sturtevant Hall , one of the most famous spots on campus.
Recent stories say that a ghostly young man in a Civil War era uniform is sometimes seen here.
Rammelkamp Chapel allegedly has a haunted basement as well. Some of the students tell stories of classroom doors and that open and then slam shut, sometimes in the middle of lectures. Many students at Illinois College make the claim that it may be one of the most haunted universities in the Midwest. If you have ever had a ghostly experience here, or know of a legend about the school, please contact us. Copyright 2000 by Troy Taylor.