Results tagged “squirrels”

• That teen cop impersonator may have tampered with his electronic monitoring bracelet before making off with a Lexus from a dealership.
• Gov. Quinn has fired controversial former Blagojevich aide Steven Guerra.
• State Representative Paul Froehlich is under investigation for allegedly making campaign promises in exchange for residents allowing him to place his campaign signs in their yards.

The squirrels have spoken: they want change. And nuts. Lots and lots of nuts. [via Cute Overload]

As if balls falling out of the ivy at Wrigley weren't enough, Wednesday's Sox-Indians game was delayed...by a rogue squirrel. This is exactly what we need around lunch time on a Friday. I, for one, welcome our new squirrel overlord. I shall name him Scrappy. [via the incomparable Awful Announcing via denseland]

Tiny critters have been clawing and chewing their way into cars across the region, some mechanics and car dealers are reporting. Squirrels, rats, mice, even woodchucks have been hanging out under car hoods, keeping warm and foraging for chow, even though wires aren't typically part of varmint diet.