UFO sightings in IllinoisMap of UFO sightings in Illinois
When UFOs are seen in Illinois
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| Sightings per month | Sightings |
|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 3 |
| Jan 2025 | 5 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 |
| Mar 2025 | 2 |
| Apr 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| Jun 2025 | 3 |
| Jul 2025 | 0 |
| Aug 2025 | 0 |
| Sep 2025 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2026 | 0 |
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| Sightings per year | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 8 |
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| Time of day | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 12 am | 0 |
| 1 am | 3 |
| 2 am | 0 |
| 3 am | 2 |
| 4 am | 1 |
| 5 am | 0 |
| 6 am | 0 |
| 7 am | 1 |
| 8 am | 0 |
| 9 am | 0 |
| 10 am | 0 |
| 11 am | 2 |
| 12 pm | 0 |
| 1 pm | 0 |
| 2 pm | 2 |
| 3 pm | 0 |
| 4 pm | 3 |
| 5 pm | 3 |
| 6 pm | 3 |
| 7 pm | 4 |
| 8 pm | 4 |
| 9 pm | 5 |
| 10 pm | 3 |
| 11 pm | 2 |
Where and what people see
- Chicago, Illinois42 48%
- O'Hare Airport, Illinois4 5%
- Berwyn, Illinois3 3%
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois3 3%
- Westchester, Illinois3 3%
- Red4
- Silver3
- White3
- Orange3
- Grey2
- Green1
- Yellow1
- Multicolored1
UFO videos from Illinois
Latest UFO sightings in Illinois
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Questions about UFO sightings in Illinois
How many UFO sightings have been reported in Illinois?
87 sightings in Illinois are on ufos.dev, from 2006 to 2026, with 14 in the last 12 months — 0.68 per 100,000 people.
Where in Illinois are UFOs seen most?
The most reports come from Chicago, Illinois (42), O'Hare Airport, Illinois (4), Berwyn, Illinois (3).
When are UFOs most often seen in Illinois?
Most reports with a time are from around 9 pm local time; the busiest year so far was 2025.
What shapes of UFO are reported in Illinois?
The most common are light (16), orb (12), disk (4), saucer (2).
How do I report a UFO sighting in Illinois?
Post it on ufos.dev with the date, time and place — it is checked against the sky that night (launches, satellites, planets, planes) and appears on the Illinois map. Report a sighting →
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Pennsylvania 83Updated 13 November 2026. Population: Wikidata (US census). Places are worked out from what each report says, so a few may be missing or in the wrong place. Flags: flagcdn.com.