Residents in one Illinois neighborhood say a rat problem that began in 2024 is now spiraling as warmer weather arrives.
Neighbors along Pine Grove Avenue in unincorporated Bensenville told Fox Chicago they believe a single property is the main source of many of the rats, which are appearing in nearby yards, garages, and on siding.
Residents in the White Pines neighborhood said the rat issue has persisted since 2024 and is worsening. They shared photos that, according to Fox Chicago, were taken in recent months and showed rodents near homes and in yards, while some reported property damage and health risks…