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Chicago ranks sixth ‘racist city’ in US US News

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For the sixth year in a row, Chicago topped the list of “racist cities” in the US.

Orkin, an Atlanta-based pest control company, scores cities based on rat infestation treatment required from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31.

There are 50 cities on the list, and most places change each year, Chicago Inside Illinois It has now been number one for six consecutive years.

Chicago's Millennium Park, Illinois' Most Visited Tourist Site, is empty during lockdown.
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The Millennium Park in Chicago, the most visited tourist site in Illinois, is empty at the height of Lockdon.

Includes Chicago, in the top ten Angels, New York, Washington, San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Denver,. Minneapolis.

The bottom five cities on the list are Orlando, Burlington, Albuquerque, Dayton and West Palm Beach.

There has been a huge increase in Green Bay, WisconsinIt rose 18 places to 40th. Meanwhile, Buffalo in New York saw its biggest drop, down eight places to 43.

Champagne is another Illinois city ranked 39th.

According to Orkin, Coronavirus Restrictions caused the problem. “The closure of restaurants has forced rats to find new food sources.

“With no food waste to eat, these pests were driven to new areas and exhibited unusual or aggressive behavior.”

California is closing again as the state surpasses New York, which has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the United States.  Covering the face
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Los Angeles also tops the list

It added: “As we approach the colder months, rat activity will continue to increase as these pests seek refuge in warmer areas where food and water are available.”

The company advised that people should pay more attention to the attractions that attract rats and mice.

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