| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 29, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 29, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/29/chicago-can-t-keep-trying-poison-its-way-out-rat-problem-watchdog-report |
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Chicago has a rat problem and it isn’t likely to improve if the city doesn’t
come up with a new playbook, according to a [ just-released analysis by the
city’s watchdog ][1] .
By relying almost exclusively on complaints logged with 311 to determine where
abatement is needed, Chicago’s Bureau of Rat...