City Removes Damaged Sidewalk Feature in Chicago

The "rat hole" is an unusual imprint located in a residential block in Chicago's North Side neighborhood of Roscoe Village. According to multiple sources, the imprint has been present for years and gained fresh fame in January after a comedian shared a photo on social media platform X. While some may refer to it as a "quirk," most residents believe that the imprint was actually caused by a squirrel rather than a rat. The increased attention attracted complaints from neighbors who felt that people were visiting the area excessively, likely due to the novelty of the unusual landmark.