Did you know that a whole underground tunnel system exists under the streets of Rockford, Illinois?
Rockford’s Best Kept Secret
The other day I fell down another abandoned-places-in-Illinois rabbit hole, and I came across this doozy from Decayingmidwest on YouTube…
Ok, I have lived in the Rockford area my ENTIRE life, and I am slightly obsessed with photos and videos of old abandoned places. How did I not know there were underground tunnels through the city?!?
- A lot of long term Rockford residents do know that these “secret” tunnels exist.
- There are several different stories about what the tunnels were used for.
Where to Find Underground Tunnels in Rockford
Before we get to some of the known locations of underground tunnels throughout Rockford, I need to share this important reminder;
Under no circumstances should you enter these tunnels! By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.…