At the Lourdes High School in Chicago, IL, students, teachers and even custodians report hearing footsteps and haunting music echoing through the halls. No one has been able to link these disembodied sounds to any source or history at this point. This school is located at 4034 West 56th Street in Chicago.

About campus legends
School ghost stories are passed from class to class, and they change a little each time. Nobody has traced these sounds to any event in the school’s past, which is part of what keeps the story alive. If you are a student or alum, we’d love to hear your version.

FAQ
What do people report at Lourdes High School?
Footsteps and music echoing through the halls when no one is there. Custodians working late are among the witnesses.
Can I visit to look for the ghost?
Schools are not open to the public, so please don’t try to get in. Enjoy the story, and if you’re a student, ask the staff who work late.
More haunted schools in the Midwest
Read about Eastern Illinois University’s Pemberton Hall and the University of Minnesota, or try our campus ghost walk guide.
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