For years, Lincoln Park neighbors have complained about one couple who has single-handedly <a href="https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/nutty-situation-in-lincoln-park/">contributed to the growing rat population </a>in the community. Billionaires Barre and Barbara Seid, despite repeated fines and citations, <a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/10/13/a-billionaires-squirrel-feeding-operation-is-driving-lincoln-park-neighbors-nuts/">continue to feed expensive nuts to the squirrels</a>, pigeons, and rats in the park. We break down the Alderman’s response with contributors Al Scorch and Anna DeShawn. Plus, check out the <a href="https://legacyprojectchicago.org/">newest plaques on Northalsted’s Legacy Walk</a> and this weekend’s <a href="https://openhousechicago.org/itineraries/">Open House Chicago itineraries</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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For years, Lincoln Park neighbors have complained about one couple who has single-handedly contributed to the growing rat population in the community. Billionaires Barre and Barbara Seid, despite repeated fines and citations, continue to feed expensive nuts to the squirrels, pigeons, and rats in the park. We break down the Alderman’s response with contributors Al Scorch and Anna DeShawn. Plus, check out the newest plaques on Northalsted’s Legacy Walk and this weekend’s Open House Chicago itineraries.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Follow us @citycastchicago

You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246

Learn more about the sponsors of this Oct. 14 episode:


  Destination Madison

  Goodman Theatre


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The Fat Cat Attracting Lincoln Park Rats. Plus, Northalsted’s Legacy Walk

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