Rob Carroll is a music and pop culture writer based in central Illinois. His work has appeared in several publications throughout the suburban Chicago area including the Northwest Herald and the Daily Chonicle. Rob also is a published author having produced two books chronicling the history of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. In his free time, Rob enjoys collecting vinyl, live music, photography and trying (and failing) to keep up with his kids.
Rob Carroll
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Collect Rainwater
Oh, you thought that water falling from the sky was free?
Deep Space Radio Signal Just Reached Earth, But Who Sent It?
An institute in California continues to search for alien life connected to mysterious radio signals.
What’s the Voter Registration Deadline for the 2024 General Election?
The rules and deadlines vary wildly according to each state.
Why TGI Fridays Are Closing and What it Means For the Chain’s Future
Some locations have closed while others have been put up for sale.
Woman Wants Answers After She Found This in Hobby Lobby Pumpkin
How did that get in there?
Earth Is Getting a Second Moon; Here’s What’s Causing This Odd Phenomenon
The second moon will last through most of November.
Iconic Brand Once Sold at Home Parties is Reportedly Close to Bankruptcy
The brand has been around for nearly 80 years!
Grandpa’s Viral Baby Nursery Mural Has Internet in Tears
He flew all the way across the country and spent 90 hours on the project.
Walmart Stores Getting New Carts Because of This Concerned Mom
Walmart is getting new carts, and it all started with this mom.
Sobbing Bride Left Speechless After Seeing Surprise on Wedding Dress
The bride's late father was honored in a special way thanks to a surprise "something blue" organized by her mother.
8 New Halloween Candy Offerings You Need to Hand Out This Year
Halloween 2024 looks to be another big year for companies to get creative with new flavors of classic products along with some tie-ins to well-known franchises.
McDonald’s Menu Items Are Going Away For Good; Here’s What’s Replacing Them
Hmm, there seems to be a trend with these two items that are going away.
What is ‘Paperclipping’ and Why is It So Popular in the Dating World?
Don't be this person.
35 Stunning Photos of the Best National Parks to See Vivid Fall Colors
If you're not visiting these National Parks in the fall, you're really missing out.
Big Name National Grocery Chain to Start Paying New Employees $23 an Hour
The wage hike is only the beginning of their plans.
Can You Eat Your Pet’s Food Without Getting Violently Ill?
Accidents happen, but you still might want to be concerned if your kid ingests pet food.
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Dull Red Arches Instead of Yellow
Here's what people are saying about McDonald's color choice.
7 Pumpkin Color Meanings You Should Know Before Halloween This Year
There's a good chance you will see more pumpkin colors besides orange while trick-or-treating this Halloween. Here's what you need to know.
50 Biggest Sports Stadiums in the U.S. You Have to Visit at Least Once
How many of these have you been to?
Want to Own the Former WWE Headquarters? Get Ready to Pay Big Bucks
Much of the building was actually featured during a match in 2020.