Mothman of Chicago
Also known as: Chicago Phantom, O'Hare Mothman, Lake Michigan Mothman
A red-eyed winged humanoid haunting the skies above Chicago since 2011.
2011 (surge in 2017)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
6-7 ft tall, 10-15 ft wingspan (est.)
Observant, non-aggressive
Active sightings
The Lore
Starting in 2011 and intensifying dramatically in 2017, witnesses across the Chicago metro area have reported a large, dark, winged humanoid with glowing red eyes. Over 100 sightings have been logged by the Singular Fortean Society, many clustered near Lake Michigan and O'Hare International Airport. Unlike the original Mothman of Point Pleasant, these sightings have persisted for years with no clear endpoint.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Notable Witnesses
- Lon Strickler (researcher)
- Multiple O'Hare Airport employees
Media Appearances
- Mothman of Point Pleasant (2017 documentary)
- Singular Fortean Society reports
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