City File · Chicago 21 cases on file · 1919–2011
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Paranormal events in Chicago

Chicago contains twenty-one documented cases within the Spooky Valley archive. The majority of these recorded events occurred during the period spanning from 1919 to 2011. The archival data indicates that unidentified flying objects represent the most frequent phenomenon type, followed by occurrences of poltergeist activity and various other unexplained phenomena.

The city's records include several notable incidents, such as the Kenneth Arnold UFO Sighting of 1947 and the O'Hare Airport UAP. Other documented entries involve the Max Headroom Broadcast Intrusion and the presence of the Chicago Mothman. Additional files pertain to localized disturbances, including the Olive Park Poltergeist and the Chicago Beauty Supply Poltergeist.

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Artistic depiction of O'Hare Airport UFO — vintage riveted acorn-shaped craft
UFO 2006

O'Hare Airport UFO

Chicago, Illinois, USA

United Airlines employees and pilots observed a dark grey metallic disc hovering over Gate C17. The object shot upward, punching a hole through the overcast clouds. FAA dismissed it as a 'weather phenomenon.'

Artistic depiction of O'Hare Airport UAP — large blue-lit disc-shaped mothership
UFO 2006

O'Hare Airport UAP

Chicago, Illinois, USA

On November 7, 2006, United Airlines employees at O'Hare Airport saw a dark grey metallic disc hovering over Gate C17. After several minutes, the UAP shot straight up through the clouds, leaving a perfect circular hole. Despite 12+ witnesses, the FAA refused to investigate.

Silver saucer with lit windows hovers over airport runway
UFO 2006

Chicago O'Hare Airport UFO Sighting

Chicago, Illinois, USA

United Airlines employees and pilots observed a metallic disc hovering over Gate C17 at O'Hare Airport. The object shot straight up through the clouds, leaving a clear hole.

Artistic depiction of O'Hare Airport UFO Incident — silver saucer with engraved glyph-like markings
UFO 2006

The O'Hare Airport UFO Incident

Chicago, Illinois, USA

A metallic, disc-shaped object hovered over Gate C17 at one of the world's busiest airports. Witnessed by pilots, mechanics, and airline employees, it shot upward through the clouds, leaving a perfect circular hole.

Artistic depiction of O'Hare Airport Disc — silver flying saucer with porthole windows
UFO 2006

O'Hare Airport Disc

Chicago, Illinois, USA

United Airlines employees saw a dark metallic disc hovering over Gate C17. When it departed, it shot upward, punching a visible hole through the overcast clouds. The FAA dismissed it as 'weather.'

Source document: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_6
UFO 1952

Chicago, Illinois UFO Sighting (March 6, 1952) — FBI Files

Chicago, Illinois

An artist in Chicago observed a metallic, disc-shaped object hovering at 7,000 feet before accelerating rapidly toward the south in March 1952.

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