Benedictine University, Lisle
Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, is rumored to have several haunted locations across its campus, with stories of ghostly children, paranormal activity in dorms, and a long-gone haunted hall. The school's folklore is often shared among students and staff. Benedictine Hall(demolished), The original Benedictine Hall was rumored to be the most haunted place on campus before it was torn down. A ghost of a clergyman was said to haunt the fourth floor. A former security guard recalled lights turning on and off in the hall at night and hearing footsteps that mimicked his own. Students heard voices coming from the building's art wing. Ondrak Hall: One room in Ondrak Hall is allegedly closed due to hauntings. Stories claim a student was murdered in the 1970s and their body was left near the lake by the hall. Unexplained occurrences like TVs changing volume on their own and doors randomly opening have been reported. Jaeger Hall: The ghost of a little girl is believed to haunt Jaeger Hall, with residents reporting stereos turning on by themselves. The "marbles rolling" sound is a common report, with students hearing marbles on the floor above them, even when the room is empty. One former student reported seeing a blonde girl run into a never-opened door in the laundry room. Neuzil Hall: A ghost of a little boy and girl are said to linger in Neuzil Hall. A photograph of the pair was allegedly captured and developed. A former student reported seeing a six-foot-tall, oval-shaped light hovering and moving through a wall. The cemetery next to the campus lake is said to be haunted by a little boy wearing a blue shirt and shorts. One former student claimed to have successfully "played" with the ghost. Photos taken in the cemetery reportedly show orbs and shadows. Kindlon Hall and Goodwin Hall: In Kindlon Hall, a student working in the fifth-floor Art Gallery felt a hand brush down their back. A coworker reportedly saw the student's shirt crease as if an unseen hand had touched it. Goodwin Hall, the business building, was reportedly considered the most haunted building on campus by employees before it burned down.