
Séance at historic haunted location with Edward Shanahan
2010 seen many and in some cases almost weekly Private Chicago Paranormal Nights, where private groups, usually made up of friends, would book a private paranormal night with me and Prairie State Paranormal. Some private groups even did so for the reason that they wanted a unique birthday party get together and one of these birthday parties was held four days before Halloween and provided a unique experience during my séance for all those who attended and is showcased in the video at this web page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfT7efsdW3E
2010 seen one new very special item for me that was one I created for all those interested in taking a free guided Chicago Paranormal Tour of Haunted Archer Avenue in Willow Springs, IL at any time you desire and at your own pace to investigate the nearly 20 locations. This creation is a downloadable App with GPS, photos for location references, audio historic and paranormal history of each stop. If your as far as 100 miles from Chicago, the GPS will take you from your location to the very first stop on Archer Avenue and it is a location of one of Resurrection Mary's Haunts. Then the App with GPS will guide you to each location after the first one. So you don't have to pay the high cost of what some ghost tours charge to view less at the pace they desire, as this is free and several hundred have been downloaded already with nice reviews of it. To download it free from iTunes etc. Information can be found at: Free Chicago Paranormal Tour App with GPS – Like downloading a free paranormal photo with audio tour guide book.

The haunted Willow Creek Farm
2010 provided us with one location that is a private home, a haunted farmhouse and property with paranormal activity. The Willow Creek Farm in Shannon, IL was the location and both dates their, we had an over night at the location, will be ones that individuals remember. From spending time in a room that was the area a sick child spent many hours and holding a wonderful mini two person type of séance in there, to the full séance held in the dining room of the farm house on both of the dates we were there. This location provided for many, unique paranormal experiences. Those who participated on these nights were a joy to be with and I am looking forward to be back there in 2011.
In 2010 The Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford provided us with a new Historical location for me to bring individuals to investigate, and also for me to provide my séances at for those who attended. A great active location that came to me by way of Kathi Kresol of the Rockford Public Library. You can view a video from the location her.

The haunted Senator John Humphrey House in Orland Pk. IL
2010 also brought us back for a paranormal day at the historic location, Senator John Humphrey House in Orland Pk. IL A nice Historical and Paranormal tour of the location and was free to those who attended on this day. Joining me on this day with assisting individuals and discussing paranormal tools was Prairie State Paranormal - Investigation Team. The location is exclusive for my paranormal use, has it's ties to Bachelor's Grove Cemetery and there has always been an open door policy from their Historical Society to me.

The Irish Legend – haunted location in Willow Springs, IL
2010 also provided me with a location I called my home base for paranormal nights, The Irish Legend in Willow Springs, IL; (also known before as the Stag's Head under a different owner). This location at one time was a Speakeasy and Brothel and is very, very active as is the forest that surrounds it and at times we ventured in to. I personally have a history with the location that goes back a few past owners and my history with the location has allowed me to be published in three different paranormal books about the location and the haunted S.W. Side Suburbs of the Chicago land area.

The haunted Chet’s Melody Lounge – a Resurrection Mary haunt.
2010 also provided a first for me and others at a location I had been at a few times when Ms. Ursula Bielski would ask me to assist her on her ghost tours on the Chicago S.W. Side Suburbs (do to my years and knowledge of the locations and written about in her recent Chicago Haunts 3 book and as expressed in the free App above). The location is Chet's Melody Lounge, a haunted location across the street from Resurrection Cemetery, the resting place of Resurrection Mary. I was asked to provide a séance at the location for a private group of individuals. The séance was very successful and a location I hope to do again sometime in 2011.
2010 also provided me the ability to provide historic combined with paranormal tours on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at The Irish Legend in Willow Springs, IL. This allowed me to explain how the false story of the little child spirit came about at the location and also the history of the land when it was part of the history of the Native Americans in the area.

Prairie State Paranormal – Kelcie, Ian, Brooke
2010 provided me with something that was a great find, as they are a very dedicated investigation team along with being just three great individuals to have assisting me and those who attend the Chicago Paranormal Nights, they are Prairie State Paranormal, Brooke, Kelcie and Ian.
2010 also seen many, many individuals come out for a paranormal experience and the ability to explore documented haunted locations. I even welcomed the skeptics as I enjoyed their reactions to their unexplained experiences. Also those who found the paranormal nights to be an experience they were seeking and was provided for them, was very special for me.
2010 was the creation of the new web site by me 'Chicago Paranormal Nights' and has also seen my personal web site (edwardshanahan.com), for my Psychic Readings and Paranormal Information go over 341,871 visits in a very short time. Now there are a total of four web sites
that are run by me and are listed below.
2010 also allowed me to be an in studio guest on WGN radio talking about the paranormal and doing readings for callers, and can be heard here at this WGN web page.
2010 also had Andrew Finnigan who is a radio personality on Chicago's KISS FM 103.5, and his crew and guests participate in a Chicago Paranormal Night with me providing a Séance at the end of the night. You can view the video of some parts of that night at: Chicago Paranormal Night Ghost Investigation and Seance with Andrew Finnigan
2010 also had my daughter joining me at a couple locations (private and public), and allowing her abilities (different and stronger), to slowly open up and also building within her, as I'm a firm believer in one must crawl before they can walk.
2010 was a year of experiences and almost non-stop. I am looking forward to 2011 and what is already starting to be a promising year.
Thank You to Haunted America Tours for allowing me in 2010 to publish articles at their web site.
Have a great 2011 and Happy Hauntings.
Edward Shanahan
Edward Shanahan - Web Site
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Chicago Paranormal Nights - Locations / Seance dates.
Haunted Historic Locations
The Unexplained World - Photos and Locations write-ups.
Comments from 2010 Chicago Paranormal Nights:
Comment from All Hallow Eve, Oct. 30th 2010 Paranormal Night at The Tinker Swiss Cottage in
Rockford, IL.
TO ED SHANAHAN:
" I know you were so exhausted last night thanks for hanging in there. Enjoyed the whole nite. That was the first time I saw things in my head during the seance. Also enjoyed some of the girls that let me join them while they got their flashlight and emf gaget to work down in the basement and the upstairs bedroom. Dont remember their names but want to thank them for including me in their investigation. It was a real treat. I must be getting old. I could hardly move this morning I was so tired. It was Just a GREAT night! Thanks" JANE STEIN
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Comment from All Hallow Eve, Oct. 30th 2010 Paranormal Night at The Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford, IL
"Thank you Ed for such a great night. I hope you can rest up before your next event!"
Kathi Kresol
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Comment from Sept 2010 Paranormal Night at the Willow Creek Farm in Shannon, IL
' First, I would like to say Thank you for such an interesting evening at the Willow Creek Farm. My daughter Sara & I were totally intrigued and thoroughly enjoyed our experiences. The memories of that evening will certainly stay with us for quite some time. I will never forget seeing the black shadow of Dr Graham as he came down the staircase, and stood at the threshold of the staircase door. I was sure at any moment all hell would break loose. WOW ! Sara is still intrigued as to how she felt the numbness in her hands and the feeling of her wrists being tied when up in "Robbies"room with you conducting a mini seance. She learned that ghost hunting is not about walking from room to room asking for a sign, but rather sitting in the room and communicating with the spirits in a respectful way, We will leave the provoking of spirits like Dr Graham to you !! Edward, you certainly very impressive on many different levels. We appreciate the manor in which the whole evening was conducted. I do not think I will ever have an experience that will top the evening at Willow Creek Farm. Thank you for offering the event, and look forward to participating in an event in the future. Shirley Maier
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Comment from Sept 2010 Paranormal Night at the Willow Creek Farm in Shannon, IL
I was at Willow Creek Farm last Saturday night, with my son. I had at least four, maybe five personal experiences there. I have not completely reviewed pictures or audio yet. I feel it is the best place Ed has taken us to. It was an interesting night, one I won`t soon forget! Anthony Szabelski
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Comment from Aug 2010 Paranormal Night at the Willow Creek Farm in Shannon, IL
' Ed, thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to investigate the Willow Creek Farm! It was without a doubt one of our best investigations so far! You are truly a gifted person and I don't think any of us will ever forget our night with you at the farm! As for the séance, what else can I say but WOW!! That was the most amazing part of the night and I look forward to joining your circle again!
:0) Laura DeMore
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Comment from Aug 2010 Paranormal Night at the Willow Creek Farm in Shannon, IL
'Hello Ed, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for such a wonderful night of investigating. I particularly enjoyed the seance portion of the night! I was the person who had the personal items from my mother, Shirley. Saturday was my first investigation and I look forward to more in the future. Sincerely, Susanne Woods