Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged


by Reading Eagle

Reading Eagle— Chicago's so-called “rat hole” is gone. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some affectionately call the “rat hole” has been removed after city officials determined the section bearing the imprint of an animal was damaged. A spokesperson for the Chicago Department of Transportation says the square section of sidewalk was placed in temporary storage. It contains an impression resembling the outline of a rat — claws, tail and all. But there is a rigorous debate over whether a squirrel is truly...

The Guardian—Chicago’s infamous sidewalk ‘rat hole’ removed by officials. City officials made the decision after saying the sidewalk in Roscoe Village was damaged and needed to be replacedA Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately referred to as the “rat hole” has been removed after city officials decided it was damaged and needed to be replaced.The sidewalk, which had an impression that looked like the outline of a rat with claws and a tail, had been present in Chicago’s North Side neighbourhood of Roscoe Village for years. It found fresh fame in...

KRQE News 13—Chicago’s beloved ‘Rat Hole’ removed — but it may not be gone forever. CHICAGO (WGN) — The infamous “Chicago Rat Hole” — which once served as a place of urban wonderment and, for one couple, matrimony — has officially been removed.

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