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
EXCLUSIVE: Anti-trans Travis Tritt like prompts internal investigation by Chicago Police into its own Twitter account
‘I will be deleting all Anheuser-Busch products from my tour hospitality rider,’ Tritt wrote.
On Apr 6, 2023 by Mikael Thalen
‘Landlord should’ve checked it BEFORE she scheduled a showing’: Landlord hosts apartment viewing—while tenant she evicted is still inside
‘The tenant is most definitely not the only problem here.’
On Jan 15, 2023 by Mustafa Gatollari
‘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
‘Don’t stop fighting for justice’: Off-duty police officer restrained a 14-year-old. The teens’ friends came to his defense
‘The kids [are] fighting off a full grown man.’
On Jul 15, 2022 by Mustafa Gatollari
‘Not all heroes wear capes’: Viral video shows woman twerking in front of prison windows for inmates. They love it
‘That totally counts as community service.’
On Jun 9, 2021 by Nahila Bonfiglio
Conservatives say cops were right to shoot a 13-year-old boy
Their takes inspired comparisons to how conservatives described Kyle Rittenhouse.
On Apr 16, 2021 by Claire Goforth
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