Families said a rat infestation is plaguing their Jefferson Park neighborhood, and they want to know why the city isn't doing more to help. They've even resorted to trapping the rats themselves.

BOSTON - Dog owners who use an off-leash park in Boston's North End are questioning who is responsible for ridding the area of rodents, after a dog was bitten by a rat Wednesday afternoon. "It was ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A North Side alderman is hoping to reduce the rat population in his ward with birth control. Alderman Timmy Knudsen, who represents the 43rd ward, announced Thursday the "rat ...

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a more humane pilot program to try to control the neighborhoods' rat population. Starting Tuesday, rat birth control will be installed in ...

Everyone is giddy for the new White Sox ballpark in the South Loop, even without the team or the city announcing any details about their plans. Kudos to the Sox for getting fans excited for opening ...

No one, not even New Yorkers, can be prepared for a showdown between a rat and a blue heron. The majestic bird made Central Park an impromptu restaurant recently, settling in a grassy area to dine on ...