Rats

Illinois has surged among the states with homes having the most rodents.

There are some things you love to see your city become famous for and others you don't. This is that second one. Suddenly, two Missouri places have become synonymous with a vile creature - rats.

I simply do not understand, but that doesn't change the fact that literally thousands every day are making a pilgrimage to Chicago, Illinois to honor 'the rat hole'. This is really a real thing.

This was a bit unexpected. When the brand new list of the most rat-infested cities in America was just announced, two Missouri places suddenly appeared among the top 50.

I demand a recount. There's a recent ranking that claims a metro in Missouri leads America in a shocking category. It has the fewest mice and rat sightings in America. Seriously?

It's a weird thing to be known for. There is one Illinois city that can claim it is the rat capital of America for the 8th straight year. Well, rats. Literally.