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
Walmart Debuts New Logo, Inspired By … A Trucker Hat?
Walmart has unveiled a whole new look complete with an updated logo inspired by some notable headwear.
Burger King Forever Banned in This City Due to Obscure Court Case
The ruling was made in the 1960s and still holds up today.
McDonald’s Closing Some Spinoff Restaurants; Here’s What They’re Opening Instead
McDonald's is ditching some of its CosMc's spinoff restaurants meant to capture a larger share of the drink market.
The Smallest Cities In All 50 States: Ghost Towns, Bars and Magnificent Views
Here's what life looks like in the smallest city in each state.
Once-Popular Arts and Crafts Store Closing Locations Following Bankruptcy
The chain exited bankruptcy last year, but it looks like some stores might close.
These Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Will be Gone For Good After This Year
You might need to stock up this year, because at least two Girl Scout flavors are about to be no more.
Real Names of Current and Former WWE Superstars; How Many Do You Know?
See if you can guess who is using a fictitious name and who is keeping it real.
‘Accidental Release’ of Contaminated Cold and Flu Meds Sparks Nationwide Recall
The medication was sold nationwide right before the holidays.
18 Discontinued Drinks We Sadly Said Goodbye to in 2024
Pour one out for these drinks because it appears they're all gone for good.
30 Worst Cities to Be a Mail Carrier Thanks to Attacking Dogs
The U.S. Postal Service is calling out the cities where its carriers are getting attacked the most.
Correct Way to Sit in Adirondack Chairs; How Did I Not Know This?
A recent popular theory has people rethinking how they sit in Adirondack chairs.
13 Big-Name Chains That Are Closing or Have Closed Locations in 2025
The list of chains that have closed locations or have plans to shutter stores later in 2025 continues to grow at a rapid pace.