Rats and Retaliation in DuPage | Chicago News

Rats are still running wild in DuPage County, sparking outrage as neighbors say they’re being fined for speaking up — but officials insist citations are for trash violations, not complaints. The original infestation remains the core issue, worsened by some residents leaving garbage out. The homeowner, battling serious health problems, struggles to maintain the property, and county workers report feeling intimidated — now deputies will accompany them. Cleanup and trapping are back in full force as the county denies any retaliation, calling the situation “messy” but actively working to fix it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b61901c59a7df1b5