From deep-dish debates to local legends, Chicago stories always find their way into the internet spotlight.
Scientists confirm the viral “Chicago Rat Hole” was made by a squirrel, not a rat
A new scientific study has finally ended the mystery, and the internet’s favorite rat is a rat no more.
On Oct 16, 2025 by Anna Good
“Now’s your time”: Tom Morello sarcastically dares “patriots” to step up in Chicago after Trump’s threats
On Sep 9, 2025 by Anna Good
“That is so rude”: Woman calls out family who photobombed her engagement in a public park, sparking debate
“Did they not see the signs that the world revolved around you?”
On Sep 5, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
Katy Perry says she is “most hated person on the internet” at Chicago concert
“Doing anything but taking accountability.”
On May 15, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
‘National embarrassment’: Dr. Phil slammed for turning ICE raids into reality TV
‘Don’t destroy a 50 year reputation by sanctioning this.’
On Jan 27, 2025 by Katherine Huggins
‘Are those not just ingredients?’: Restaurant customer pays $200 for tasting course at Feld. He can’t believe the dessert
‘We had to get pizza after dinner at Feld.’
On Aug 1, 2024 by Mars Ramos
‘Clap if you care’: The Empire State Building mocks the Chicago Bean’s reopening online
A look at the online conflict between the two major city icons.
On Jun 26, 2024 by Mike Hadge
Chicago Mayor gets backlash for Black Reparations Task Force executive order
The task force is getting criticism from all sides.
On Jun 26, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins
‘Hallowed ground’: The Chicago rat hole leaves quite the impression on TikTok
Local residents are not happy.
On Jan 25, 2024 by Audra Schroeder
‘That just made my day’: DoorDash customer says driver ate her food—but restaurant owner remade it and delivered it himself
‘This guy’s about to eat my chicken pad thai.’
On Nov 18, 2022 by Braden Bjella
Woman sings on train like no one is watching —but someone was watching
Oops.
On Mar 13, 2018 by David Britton
Obama unveils design for $500 million presidential library
It’s way more than a library.
On May 3, 2017 by Anastassia Gliadkovskaya
Chicago man vows to hunt down whoever pooped on his Tesla
What a s**tty situation.
On Feb 4, 2016 by Gabe Bergado
Why I hate St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick wouldn’t approve.
On Mar 17, 2015 by Nico Lang
Former Packers cheerleader responds to Facebook bullying
Kaitlyn Collins mobilized Packers fans with a YouTube video and eventually got the offending post removed.
On Feb 8, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
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