Ghost Hunters Map The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP) is a paranormal investigation team located in the Chicago suburbs. The club formed in 2014. We are primarily a ghost hunting club that seeks out evidence of the paranormal in various locations throughout the Midwest including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin. TIP does not charge for investigating private residences. TIP is a member of the TAPS Family of clubs and recently attended the Family Reunion in Gettysburg.