Two rodent control workers patrol Chicago’s alleys looking for telltale signs of rats. Two rodent control workers show Geoffrey Baer the telltale signs that rats have taken up residence in one of ...

Ah, rats! Researchers think they have debunked the origin of Chicago’s so-called “rat hole,” one of the Windy City’s weirdest local landmarks. Hold on. The rat hole wasn’t what you think. It wasn’t ...

Chicago's "Rat Hole" may not actually be a rat hole at all, according to a new study. Chicago is known for deep-dish pizzas, museums, the famous statue nicknamed the Bean, and, of course, the Roscoe ...

Seeing a rat may send chills down your spine, but sometimes you can't avoid them. There are places where you might encounter more rats more frequently, though, and they made Yelp's "Infestation Index.