"Chicago's 'Rat Hole' Saga: From Mascot to Controversial Landmark"
A rat imprint on a Roscoe Village sidewalk has become a beloved mascot for a North Side softball team, The Lee Elia Experience, for about six years, with the image even added to their team jerseys. Named Li’l Stucky, the imprint has gained recent media attention after an artist's Instagram post went viral, leading to a naming competition hosted by the local chamber of commerce. The team brings a rat skeleton to their games in memory of Li’l Stucky, and the imprint has become a bit of a tourist attraction, with the team considering taking a plaster mold of it.
