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
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.
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
This is the latest in a long line of overhauls as Walmart hopes to modernize its stores.
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.
Why You Absolutely Shouldn’t Dump Salt Down Your Drains
Wait, how come no one told us this?
How to Mow Breathtaking Patterns Into Your Lawn
Your house can be the showstopper on the block with the right equipment and a few hours of work on your lawn.
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
There does seem to be a bunch of them sitting around in stores right now.
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
Hmm, there seems to be a trend with these two items that are going away.
There’s a Shrek Uber Surprising Tipsy Late-Night Riders
Imagine having this take you home from the bar.
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Turquoise Arches Instead of Yellow
Not all McDonald's arches are "golden."
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
The Marin-Sonoma County Fair in Petaluma, California holds an annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest where owners showoff their unique looking dogs.
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
A new report provides some background into the once-thriving wing chain's decision to close multiple locations.
Relaxing Fishing Trip Turns into Daring Rescue of Nearly 40 Dogs in Lake
It took three boatloads to safely bring all the pups to shore.
Bride Caught Telling Guests to Put Their Phones Away While Walking Down Aisle
Some people are actually siding with the guests on this one.
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's been 15 years since any of us set foot in one of their stores.
Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a vibrant red on store shelves is now looking kind of brown.
McDonald’s Already Ditching Recent Change Made At Its Restaurants
Viral videos might have given us some hints as to why this failed.
Mysterious Shiny Monolith Has Las Vegas Police Warning Hikers
No one knows how this large, shiny object ended up in the middle of nowhere.