Chicago Named ‘Rat Capital' of America in New Ranking

Chicago has found itself at the top of a ranking that residents likely won’t be too thrilled to read about. 

According to Renthop, Chicago is the “rat capital” of America, with over 50,000 rat-related complaints last year. 

The data compiled by the website shows a 55 percent increase in rat complaints over the last four years, with nearly 2000 complaints per 100,000 residents in 2017. 

The worst neighborhoods in Chicago for rats are Logan Square, Englewood, and West Ridge, according to the website. 

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