Is Emack and Bolio's really haunted?

Visitors rate Emack and Bolio's at 90.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 3 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.

Where is Emack and Bolio's located?

The address is 110 NE Water Street, Peoria, IL. GPS coordinates: 40.68974995, -89.58674446.

What kind of haunted place is Emack and Bolio's?

Emack and Bolio's is listed under Restaurants and Bars in our Illinois section.

What is the nearest town to Emack and Bolio's?

Peoria, IL is the closest town, about 0.3 miles away, with East Peoria (1.7 mi.) and North Peoria (1.9 mi.) also nearby.

Emack and Bolio's - Peoria, IL

This ice cream parlour is haunted by former owner Jim Schwab, who died after falling headfirst down a flight of stairs. Staff have reported disembodied footsteps descending the staircase, while others have encountered a male apparition on the upper floor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Geographic Information

Address

110 NE Water Street
Peoria, IL
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GPS

40.68974995, -89.58674446

County

Peoria County County, Illinois

Nearest Towns

Peoria, IL (0.3 mi.)
East Peoria, IL (1.7 mi.)
North Peoria, IL (1.9 mi.)
West Peoria, IL (2.2 mi.)
Creve Coeur, IL (2.9 mi.)
Peoria Heights, IL (4.0 mi.)
Bartonville, IL (4.4 mi.)
Bellevue, IL (4.9 mi.)
Marquette Heights, IL (5.0 mi.)
North Pekin, IL (5.5 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is Emack and Bolio's really haunted?: Visitors rate Emack and Bolio's at 90.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 3 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Emack and Bolio's located?: The address is 110 NE Water Street, Peoria, IL. GPS coordinates: 40.68974995, -89.58674446.
What kind of haunted place is Emack and Bolio's?: Emack and Bolio's is listed under Restaurants and Bars in our Illinois section.
What is the nearest town to Emack and Bolio's?: Peoria, IL is the closest town, about 0.3 miles away, with East Peoria (1.7 mi.) and North Peoria (1.9 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (3)

Dennis Mcguire | May 21, 2017

Would love to investigate who do I contact to investigate?
millie | September 5, 2018

I grew up in Peoria. I have heard of this place but never been there. People used to tell weird stories about it. There were stories about a man who would sit there for hours, and when asked to leave he would mumble about life with Jim and the old times.
Emily | January 6, 2025

weird!

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