The iconic ‘rat hole’ sidewalk imprint in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood has been removed after city officials deemed the section damaged and in need of replacement. The imprint, resembling a rat’s outline, had gained popularity online but faced complaints from neighbors citing disruptions caused by visitors and concerns about the uneven sidewalk.
The iconic ‘rat hole’ in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood, which gained fame on social media, has been removed due to damage and complaints from residents about visitors and scattered items. The city officials have replaced the damaged portion with new concrete. While some residents affectionately called it the ‘rat hole,’ others argued that the imprint was made by a squirrel. Despite the notoriety, the sidewalk section drew excessive attention, leading to complaints and prompting its removal.
The infamous ‘rat hole’ imprint on a Chicago sidewalk has been removed by city officials after it was deemed damaged and in need of replacement. The imprint, which some residents believed was actually caused by a squirrel, had become a local landmark and a source of amusement for visitors, but also a nuisance for neighbors due to excessive crowds and littering. The removal comes after months of complaints from residents and concerns about uneven sidewalk conditions.
