"Chicago's Infamous 'Rat Hole' Filled in and Revived by Residents"

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A beloved indentation in a Northside Chicago neighborhood known as the "rat hole" was mysteriously filled in with white plaster, prompting neighbors to gather and clean it up. The imprint, resembling a rat, had been a quirky attraction for nearly two decades and drew attention on social media after a photo went viral. Residents adorned the site with tributes, and one local described it as a heartfelt joke that captured the city's unique culture.
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