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
Stop Crushing Aluminum Cans When Recycling; Here’s Why
Crushing aluminum cans and flattening plastic bottles when recycling can do more harm than good in some cases.
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.
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?
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.
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.
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Dull Red Arches Instead of Yellow
Here's what people are saying about McDonald's color choice.
7 Pumpkin Color Meanings You Should Know Before Halloween This Year
There's a good chance you will see more pumpkin colors besides orange while trick-or-treating this Halloween. Here's what you need to know.