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
Feds: Use This Thermostat Setting or it Will Cost You This Year
You'll want to remember this once you see the average cost to heat a home this winter.
Can You Pass A Stopped School Bus If Its Stop Sign Isn’t Out?
Find out when you can pass a stopped school bus both on a road and at a railroad crossing.
Walmart Making Yet Another Massive Change You Might Actually Like
Walmart's latest effort might help you get stuff more quickly.
Wait, Is McDonald’s Really Dropping a Grimace Ugly Christmas Sweater?
McDonald's continues to find creative ways to keep people talking about the Grimace character.
15 Items You Shouldn’t Even Think About Trying to Return to Amazon
You might want to be extra careful before adding these items to your cart when buying on Amazon.
Meet the Adorable Cat Who Says ‘Hello’ to Unsuspecting Delivery Drivers
This delivery driver was not ready to meet the friendliest cat on the block.
Girl Scouts: Sorry, You’re No Longer Getting This Popular Cookie
Girl Scout cookies are going to have a notorious flavor missing from its lineup next year.
Buckle Up: The Best Looking Police Patrol Cars In (Almost) Every State
While you might think police officer uniforms look nearly identical in every state, the cars they drive couldn't be more different from one another.
Your Thanksgiving Dinner was Actually Cheaper This Year; Here’s Why
While the price of groceries has soared, reports say Thanksgiving dinner costs less in 2023.
Why Mysterious Bumps are Appearing on Users’ Phone Screens
Smartphone users have taken to social media to share photos and videos of the issue.
This Secret Boarding Pass Code Means You’re Getting Searched Extra by Security
You better not be running late if you get this code on your boarding pass.
The Mysterious Reason Families Hang a Pickle on Their Christmas Tree
The story behind the pickle ornament tradition is as mysterious and unusual as the ornament itself.