The "Rock Island Roadhouse," originally known as the Old Rock Island YMCA, has a rich and eerie history tied to paranormal investigations in Illinois. Located in Rock Island along the Mississippi River, the building was constructed in 1913 and served as a YMCA until 1977. Over the years, it also housed a variety of other activities, including a brothel run by Helen Van Dale, a speakeasy during Prohibition, and connections to infamous mob figures like John Looney and Al Capone. Its past includes tales of murder, multiple deaths, and the presence of American soldiers who stayed there for free during wartime, adding layers of intrigue to its reputation.

Paranormal interest in the site began to grow significantly after Dan Vinar Furniture, the current occupants, took over the building. Since their first investigations in 2018, the location has attracted numerous ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts. Reports of ghostly activity include loud…