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.
Is One of Pop Music’s Biggest Stars Secretly Rehearsing in This Illinois City?
Look closely to see if you can figure it out.