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A look through at ( what I consider) the most haunted places in America. They are listed in no particular order.

Chicago is an old city with a lot of supposedly haunted places. However, you don't have to go downtown to find some interesting haunts.

Al Capone believed he was haunted by the ghost of one of the men killed in the massacre. Others claim to hear spirits for themselves, even though the building is now gone.

30 haunted locations in California

The "Second City" offers much more than it is usually credited for and here is a list to prove it. The following list shows different popular tourist destinations around Chicago, proving that this is a city that truly has something for everyone!

The state of Ohio is filled with all manner of legends & lore, from haunted mansions to forgotten places. Every county in Ohio has its own haunted place.

Trips, tours and tips to check out - when traveling - Chicago Style -- plus 7-tourist sites you don't want to miss in the Windy City .

If the music is your priority, here are two Chicago neighborhood (Uptown, Logan Square) sound spots that put music on center stage, plus one in the Near West suburb of Berwyn, IL.

Just some of the popular haunted hotels in Wisconsin

An introduction to Allegan's infamous Haunted Yellow Motel (Which is really a hotel, but for some reason, Allegan residents refer to it as a motel.)

While the tragic shooting and deaths at University of Illinois were on Valentine's Day, I have some trouble equating the senseless slaughter of students in a university class to mobster Al Capone gangland shooting.

No matter how tired you are of the whole O.J. Simpson circus you can not help but wrap your mind around the Issue. Criminal neglect, publicity stunt or ...?

Short story.

Perhaps America's most well-known gangster, Al Capone had to grow out of his shell of mediocrity while growing up. His humble upbringing transformed him into a benefactor as well as a murderer and and decorated criminal.

Local standing local legend claims that mob boss and gangster Al Capone had a secret hideaway on the shores of Lake Taneycomo across from the resort community of Rockaway Beach, Missouri.

This is the first leg of a tour of Chicago's ghostly and haunted spots.

When I was young, I lived in a Haunted house. I vivdly remember two seperate incidents that actually happened to me at a very young age. The house was haunted and ghosts made their presence known.

Dolls seem to be a fairly common item to be haunted, and I do believe that ghosts or spirits seem to be attracted to them. When I was a little girl...

Hotel Colorado is a historic landmark in the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs in western Colorado. The grand hotel was built during the days of the "old west", when cowboys rode the range on horseback.

Two Bunch Palms is a Southern California desert spa popular with the rich and famous. It was originally built as a hideout for gangster Al Capone.

Al Capone, America's favorite gangster, had a retreat built in northern Wisconsin in the 1920s. Now you can see how the most influential gangster in the U.S. lived when he relaxed. All it takes is a trip to Couderay, Wisconsin.

Roy A. Barnes visits the haunted Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, but manages to scare himself more than any of the ghosts do!

Come and discover a bit of haunted Florida!

One of the infamous vehicle failed to meet selling price expectations at 2006 auction. Fate of the second remains a mystery.

Maybe the days of notorious gangsters Al Capone and John Dillinger are behind us, but the Chicago mob is very much alive

Given the state of the economy in the U.S. today: hundreds of thousands of home foreclosures, increases in heating oil, increases in fuel prices, increases in food costs, is it possible that we will see a resurgence of the soup kitchen in our country?

He saw Al Capone, D.L. Moody, Adolf Hitler, and Billy Graham, each making his own, personal, eternal choices.

The most violent and most memorable event in the gang wars of the 1920s occurred on February 14th, 1929. It was appropriately known as the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre.

Interested in shaking the skeletons in your closet? Did great-great-great-grandad really get shot in the Civil War? Did Grampa Jones really know Al Capone? For the novice genealogist, read how to get started tracing your family tree.

In the Early 1900's Al Capone used this very building as his hide out. That is how the restaurant The Hideout got it's name. Couderay, Wisconsin is a very small town of about 100 people.

From a trip back to the medieval age to the era of Al Capone, Kissimmee is a prime destination to enjoy a dinner show. Here are the area's not-to-be missed performances and highlights!

Mr. Stolyarov reviews Penny Marshall's film, "Awakenings" and how it manages to portray encephalitic patients as genuinely attractive, important, and interesting individuals who show a strong love of live and have much to teach the audience.

Specialty dining in Miami Beach

Alcohol is the worst drug known to Man. It is licensed for sale. But not Narcotics, to create an artificial demand, for the unscrupulous to earn an unearned income.

Rudy Guliani led the city of New York well after the attacks on September 11, but will he appeal to enough people to win the Republican nomination?

Go back in time at the "American Twenties" exhibit at Harry Ransom Center in Austin, TX through July 29th.

Medicine Park is just minutes from fishing, boating, swimming, shopping and dining.

R. Kelly at his worst

Finding things to do and having fun in Chicago during the summer months

Hot Springs, Arkansas, best known as Bill Clinton's hometown, was originally known as an organized crime haven

A review of cultural and news events that give indications of the social degradations and their results if left unchecked.

Have you ever marveled at America's fascination with bad guys? Our popular history is not filled with Ghandis and Mother Theresas, it is populated by Billy The Kid and Jesse James and Pretty Boy Floyd.

Nashville, Tennessee is well known as the center of country western music and the recording industry. Known as Music City, USA,

Americans have attached a nostalgic almost romantic aura to anything "Barbary Coast", while in fact it was a brutal and unyielding Muslim land of terror and slavery and piracy.

A nice place for a brief visit, but I wouldn't spend more than that here!

A Charles A. Lindberg Jr., a man with compelling evidence, comes forward to tell a story of Crime, Cover-up and Hidden Identity

While I was on vacation in Florida I had got lucky and the rental car I got was a 2007 Dodge Magnum. I drove it from Orlando to Naples to Jacksonville and Back to Orlando in a weeks time. It got a work out. No it didn't have a Hemi. Read on to find out more.

Test your mom's knowledge of motherhood with this Mother of All Mother's Day Quizzes.

A lighthearted essay about menstruation, illustrating the pros and (mostly) cons of having your own red Old Faithful erupt from between your legs every 28 days.

Bank of America is soliciting business from illeagle immigrants.

Shock jock Don Imus has finally been fired by both CBS and MSNBC for his on-air idiocy, and good riddance to him. But such behavior will continue to be with us for at least generations, and may very well remain a permanent fixture in our culture.

Europeans love their smoking, drinking and partying. To alcoholics from a permissive society like the United States, this can be a serious temptation of which all sober folk should be aware.

Vincent Pastore was at the festival to help promote The film, " Little Chicago,"

How the Federal Government keeps track of its convicts.

Israel has always turned a blind eye to the origin of funds deposited by Jews from South Africa to Russia. In Britain it is perfectly legal to hide the true ownership of a company.

Visit the wineries and the brewery in Door County for a relaxing time sampling the Wisconsin products libations,

An in-depth look at gang phenomena and the descontruction of myths concerning its ethnic origins

No team is nicknamed "Nappy Headed Hos," but Washington's pro football squad has a racial slur for a nickname and Cleveland's baseball squad has a stereotyped cartoon for a logo.

A look at major films either featuring or set in Chicago

Organized Crime, and the history of gangs

Three teenage boys go on Chicago adventure in 1957 and learn a lot about themselves.

How many multi-millionaire lottery winners felt their prize money slip through their fingers? Don't be one of them. If you think before you spend, then you can end up financially-secure, which may (or may not) help you attain happiness.

Mineola has a spacious tavern type atmosphere and offers casual sandwiches and drinks.

Every day is flush with history. June 12th is certainly no exception.

Are you looking for something interesting to do while in Chicago this summer?

Eliot Ness was born on April 19, 1903 in...

While across the Atlantic Henri Landru was killing in France and Peter Kurten was killing in Germany, America had its own serial killing monster, Leonard Earle Nelson.

Regardless if your celebration is the weekend before the 4th, the weekend after the 4th, the actual 4th of July, or if you're off the entire week...I've got some great places in the Central Arkansas area for you try!

Did it really happen or are they trying to pull the wool over our eyes? To find out read inside.

This article is about the trip to San Francisco and various places to see in the city.

Prisoners either went insane or died by someone killing them, or suicide.

I pose the question: Are we ready to face another depression? Can we handle the burden of losing TV, music or movies if everything goes bust?

Why the outrage over the New York Times disclosures of government spying on peoples' banking records and the USA Today story abouyt hos the NSA monitors our phone calls> It has happened for decades.

Whatever your way of life, San Francisco has you covered. There is no shortage of lively events, relaxing escapes, scenic byways, and excellent food to calm the inner craving you seek this summer.

In the wake of the Enron convictions, there is debate over how white collar criminals should be punished. Imprisonment or available alternatives?

From Guerin to Gotti: The Evolving Media and Organized Crime. How does the media choose what to cover? Who is the real hero, Veronica Guerin or John Gotti?

If you are into paranormal occurrences and happen to be heading to California, or live there this article contains a few places were you can endure a fright.

Five activities from hay-rides to haunted houses to night clubs in the City of Brotherly Love (and ghosts!) Only a brief glimpse at the Halloween activities in Philadelphia, but enough to give you an idea of what there is.

Tuesday, October 10th. The front page of the Chicago Sun-Times is headlined in large black print with the words: "Pay Up, Papa Bear" accompanied by a near full page photo of Chicago Bears star, defenseman Brian Urlacher.

On Chicago's Northside, Uptown is an area that demonstrates the varied cultural and ethnic elements at work in the city. Visitors are treated to wonderful art work and comedy.

Celebrity Resorts offers a wonderful central location in Orlando, Florida. All the big attractions are within minutes of the hotel. Plus, the accommodations provided are affordable and well suited for a couple or a family.

If you don't want to be a daddy, but think you might be, remember one thing: Maury Povich is not your friend. There is really only one thing to do, and that is man up to the task of fatherhood by taking a trip to Tijuana.

For many eBay entrepreneurs, the nagging question is whether their auction profits have to be reported to the IRS. The ins and outs of online trading and the IRS deserve a closer look for anyone doing business online.

San Francisco is one of the most frequently visited cities in California, and for good reason, too. With the beautiful ocean, the extensive shopping, and unique attractions, there is something for just about everyone.

A new and different look at violence in interactive media (video games) that brings the issue of virtual violence as a cause of real violence into focus. Includes comparison to television and other forms of media.

Here are some more essential facts and information on Chinese astrology. In Part II, we will look at the last six Chinese zodiac signs.

Changing the names and attributes of players in sports-related video games can turn even the least talented player into someone whose career you'll want to follow. Wouldn't you rather actually recognize the names of who wins rookie of the year?

The Prohibition is viewed by many as a complete and total failure. This is true only if you look at whether or not it did what it was created to do, which was to stop the consumption of alcohol.

The Sopranos is ending its run. The season premier was this past Sunday. A lot of fans will probably complain about it but I thought it was all right.

Mafia movies have captivated audiences for over seventy years. Here are ten of the top mafia and mobster movies of all time

St. Valentine's Day in Chicago rocks in any year ... but a twist of fate and a hail of bullets in Chicago, February 14, 1929, blew this town onto front pages worldwide and marked the beginning of the end of Capone's Gangster Rule.

Amoral, perhaps psychotic, but somehow fascinating, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow come to life again in this classic 1960s film.

I'm coming down off a gnarly dishwashing episode. Handling my four Riedel wine glasses, large as cabbages and ephemeral as spider-webs...

My article is about finding out why the current and past generations are obessed with Scarface. Why are we listening to songs about him, wearing clothing and footwear with his designs on it and to explain what the reason is.

The warr on terrorism has about as much chance of success as the almost century-old war against the Mafia. Cheer while you can. For every terrorist kingping killed, there are a dozen more willing to take his place.

Paul Muni was dedicated to portraying the characters he played in films as realistically as possible. His dedication to his art was uncompromising and was one of the reasons he was a frequent Oscar nominee.

5 top romantic restaurants for valentines day in Miami

We currently live in a nation where schools and churches are closing, but new prisons are being built at an alarming rate. How we have gotten to this point in the modern corrections system, and a brief history of the development of that system, are discussed in this paper.

Looking for a way to scrounge up enough cash to pay your rent? Read this informative article and learn how to throw your own rent party!

Using Mearsheimer's "The Tragedy of Great Power Politics" as a basis, a survey of power and its changes from the 1870s to the present