Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
The Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Illinois, is considered haunted by several entities, including a little boy named Kevin who was killed by a car in the 1930s, a woman in white who plays the organ, and a possible other woman in the balcony, along with a male figure. Paranormal activity reported by visitors and staff includes disembodied voices, objects moving, and shadowy figures. Specific paranormal hotspots include the rotunda and the ladies' lounge. Kevin: A little boy believed to be the ghost of a child killed by a car in the 1930s. He is described as appearing as a shadow and is heard laughing or playing. The Woman in White: An apparition seen in the balcony who plays the theater's organ.
A Male and Female Couple: Some visitors have seen a male and female figure in period clothing in the balcony, with a theory that they fell to their deaths at the theater in the past. Rotunda: The rotunda is a known area for paranormal activity, especially near a mirror on the north side. Ladies' Lounge: A large mirror in this area is also thought to be a source of paranormal activity. Balcony: A location where the woman in white has been seen, and where a couple in period clothing may also appear. Coat Room: Another area where paranormal activity is reported. Staff and visitors have reported seeing objects moved by unseen forces. Visitors have heard a child's laughter and footsteps, according to SYFY. Witnesses have spotted shadows moving within the theater, including the shadow of Kevin. Some people have reported being touched by something or someone unseen.