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
What You Should Absolutely Never Do If Attacked By a Bear in the Woods
You may think you don't need tips to survive a bear attack until you're actually staring down a 600-pound grizzly in the woods.
Own This Measuring Cup? You Could Be Getting Some Extra Cash
A recent settlement means checks coming in the mail to people who bought a specific glass measuring cup.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow
Just when you thought all arches were "golden."
7 Awful Grilling Habits You Should Stop Before You Ruin Your Next Cookout
Seriously, you need to stop doing these things before no one shows up the next time you invite people over for a cookout.
‘American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Dead at 60
Frank's longtime friend Mike was by his side.
Every State Where Cheating on Your Spouse Could Mean Serious Jail Time
There are 16 states where cheating on your spouse is illegal. Some of them even come with serious jail time.
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?
McDonald’s Menu Items Are Going Away For Good; Here’s What’s Replacing Them
Hmm, there seems to be a trend with these two items that are going away.
Big Name National Grocery Chain to Start Paying New Employees $23 an Hour
The wage hike is only the beginning of their plans.