Bright UFO Sighted in Illinois

Summary

On August 29, 1960, farmer Ed Schneeweis observed a bright, spherical object ascending rapidly in the sky while driving along Illinois Route 1. The object appeared silvery and shiny, becoming increasingly luminous as it rose vertically. It vanished after about 18 seconds. Schneeweis noted that it moved too quickly to be a balloon or aircraft, and the military investigation could not identify the object. The sighting was documented with details on location, time, and weather conditions.

The witness, aged 67, had no prior experience with UFOs and ruled out astronomical phenomena. The object's rapid ascent and intense brightness led investigators to conclude it was not a known object. Despite the thorough documentation, the case remains unidentified.