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The dead rat was spotted on a busy section of Western Avenue, a well-trafficked roadway on Chicago’s north side. Witnesses noted that the placement of the rat and the accompanying note appeared intentional, leading to immediate police involvement. When police arrived, they found the carcass alongside a note that explicitly compared undocumented immigrants to vermin, reading "Support ICE." The message was clearly meant to intimidate and send a hostile signal, fueling fears within the local community.