After an unprecedented number of reported rat sightings, the village of Wilmette has launched a rat mitigation program for residents free of charge. Village Manager Michael Braiman said more than 300 ...

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Starting in spring 2025, parts of Manhattan’s 7th District will participate in a yearlong pilot program implementing rat contraceptives in an effort to reduce rat sightings. A continuation of the city ...

For Lincolnwood homeowners who notice signs of rats in their yard – burrowing, droppings or dirt mounds – the village will help with abatement as part of a special program offered free of charge, ...

In the article “Rat birth control pilot program draws supporters, critics” (Metro, Aug. 13), Niki Griswold describes a novel rat-control program. The story depends heavily on the account of one person ...