The Fischer Theater in Danville, Illinois is known for reported paranormal activity, including unexplained sounds like dragging chains, apparitions of shadowy figures, and physical sensations of being pushed by unseen forces. Psychic mediums and paranormal investigation groups have reported these occurrences, with one medium sensing someone was killed under the theater and another using an Ovilus device to receive words like "death" and "Kim, leave". The activity is often attributed to spirits of those who may have died on the property, potentially including a "runner" named Nick who may have experienced something during a snowstorm. Eerie sounds, including dragging chains and other unidentified noises, have been recorded by investigators and volunteers. Investigators have reported seeing shadowy figures moving within the theater. A paranormal investigator felt like they were being pushed while walking down a hallway. A psychic medium sensed that someone was killed under the theater. An Ovilus device used during an investigation produced the words "death" and "Kim, leave". The name "Nick" has come up in investigations, potentially connected to a runner who might have suffered an incident during a snowstorm.