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
Did You Realize How Long It Takes to Grow a Christmas Tree? I Had No Idea
The amount of time it takes to grow a real Christmas tree might surprise people who have grown accustomed to seeing loaded tree lots pop up every year around the holidays.
KFC Turns Iconic Chicken Bucket Lid Into Playable Vinyl Record
Is it a chicken bucket lid? Is it a vinyl record? How about both?
‘Fortnite’ Refunds Issued to Players as Part of $72 Million Settlement
Here's how to get your share of more than $72 million being sent to gamers and their families.
Taco Bell Introduces Photo Booth + AI For Drive-Thru Customers
Taco Bell will take your photo when getting food in their drive-thru where they have started using AI when taking orders.
Drunk Hawthorne Heights Fan Arrested in Front Families at Show in Disney Springs
A fan of mid-2000s emo band Hawthorne Heights is being called out after an alleged drunken incident in front of families at a Disney property this past summer.
Genius iPhone Trick Will Make Laundry Day Easier; Save Expensive Clothing
This little-known feature is built into your phone's camera.
Accident Victim Airlifted To Hospital Reveals Eye-Popping Bill for Helicopter Ride
Some are suggesting she should have booked her own ride.
What 25 Rockers Have Said About Getting Sober or Quitting Drinking
Here is a look at what 25 big-name rock and metal artists have said about their sobriety journey and how they got there
20 Toys For Kids (And Their Parents) Who Listen to Metal
Some of the biggest names in metal have partnered with toy companies to make truly unique items from stuffies to baseball bats and even coloring books.
The ‘Sneaky Change’ That has Verizon Customers Lashing Out Online
The largest cell provider in the U.S. is hearing it from customers on social media after increase in fees tacked on to monthly bills.
Sam’s Club to Serve Bizarre Holiday-Themed Hot Dogs in Food Mashup No One Asked For
Your prayers for a hot dog topped with candy canes and a slice of pumpkin pie have finally been answered.
Iconic Chain Restaurant Returning 20 Years After Bankrupt, Illness Outbreak
A long-time player in the chain restaurant scene throughout the late 80s and 90s is about to make its return following a catastrophic foodborne illness outbreak and bankruptcy nearly 20 years ago.