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
Court: It’s OK if There’s Bones in Your Boneless Chicken
If you find a bone, it's on you!
What Is a ‘Corpse Flower’ + Why Is It Going Viral Right Now?
It smells like either death, rotting fish, sweaty socks or a combination of all three.
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC; Misleading Consumers
Wait until you see the names of some of these "snacks."
15 Things Amazon Absolutely Refuses to Take Back as Returns
Maybe you'll want to think twice before buying these items on Prime Day.
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
Tourists are visiting a Johnson City, Tennessee cemetery to see this unique gravesite complete with a bottle opener.
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
Don't even think about wearing this type of shirt when getting into the a swimming pool.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
"Happy hour" has a rather surprising origin story that dates back to the 1800s, but it's still illegal in these states.
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The homes were featured in a popular series that previously aired on HGTV.
Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
It's been a rough year for discount retail stores, and it's not getting any better.
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
This move has nothing to do with self-checkout lanes either.