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Resurrection Mary

Chicago's Most Beloved Spirit
2026-10-13 18:00:00 2026-10-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Resurrection Mary Arrowhead Community Center, Channahon - Kankakee Room

Tuesday, October 13
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-13 18:00:00 2026-10-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Resurrection Mary Arrowhead Community Center, Channahon - Kankakee Room

Ray Johnson, the History Cop, explains who “Resurrection Mary” was, and what makes the Chicago version of this “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend so special.

Join Ray Johnson, the History Cop, for a fascinating look into one of the Chicago area’s most enduring ghost stories. Discover who—or what—is“Resurrection Mary” and learn why Chicago’s version of the famous “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend has captured imaginations for generations. Where did the story begin? What are the facts? And are people still claiming to encounter Mary’s ghost today? This intriguing program offers a closer look at a legend that continues to haunt the Chicago area.

Channahon Library
info@trpld.org
Phone: (815) 467-6200
Fax: (815) 467-4012
Branch manager
Lauren Offerman
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Mon, Oct 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Opened in 1981, the Channahon Library contains collections for adults, children, and teens; access to public computers, fax, and scanning; and a teen room.  It serves as the administrative headquarters of the library district.  

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