The Brief
- Neighbors along Pine Grove Avenue say they’ve been dealing with rats since 2024 and claim the problem is only getting worse.
- Residents say rats are damaging homes, invading garages and backyards, and leaving behind foul odors.
- DuPage County says it has been working to address the issue since fall 2024, but officials say extermination efforts cannot fully continue until the inside of one problem property is cleaned.
BENSENVILLE, Ill. – Residents in unincorporated Bensenville say they are fed up with what they describe as a growing rat infestation taking over their neighborhood.
The backstory:
Neighbors along Pine Grove Avenue say they have been dealing with rats since 2024 and believe the problem is getting worse as temperatures rise. Several residents told FOX Chicago they are concerned about damage to their homes, as well as potential health and safety risks.…