Chicago’s Infamous Rat Hole Sidewalk Removed After Damage and Visitors’ Annoyance

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.

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