Rock Star: Meet the Guy Who Excavated O’Hare’s 50-Ton Boulder, and Yes, He Has Thoughts About the Name

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Original Load Date Sept. 12, 2026, 3 a.m.
Last Updated Sept. 12, 2026, 3 a.m.
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Ron Pitelka has an idea for what to name the [ 50-ton prehistoric boulder that was unearthed this summer at O’Hare Airport ][1] . “I would probably call it ‘Geo,’” Pitelka said. “It might not be funny, but it’s a little more appropriate.” Why should his opinion carry any weight? ## Thanks to our...