The Haunting of the Congress Plaza Hotel

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Aug 12 The Haunting of the Congress Plaza Hotel

Max Hatlem

Today’s episode features “The Haunting of the Congress Plaza Hotel” written by Fiona-Good Sirota and narrated by Jake Demcisak. The article explores the spooky history of the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago. The hotel has a colorful history that includes serial killers, homicides, suicides, presidents and mafia activity.

“If anywhere is haunted in Chicago, it’s the Congress Hotel,” — Tony Szabelski

This article is from Echo Magazine June 23, 2022. Check out the magazine here!

Aug 12 The Haunting of the Congress Plaza Hotel

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