Chicago Billionaire Pays People to Dump Gourmet Nuts in Public Park, Sparking Rat Infestation — and He Won’t Stop

Chicago officials say billionaire paid workers to scatter 'luxury' nuts, and rats followed

Chicago officials say the source of a growing pigeon-and-rat problem in Lincoln Park is billionaire Barre Seid who hired people to distribute nuts and seeds.

Chicago Weighs Lawsuit Against Billionaire After Fines Fail To Stop Alleged Rat-Feeding Operation

Chicago officials are considering a civil lawsuit against billionaire Barry Seid, alleging that a three-year wildlife-feeding operation has contributed to rat and pigeon problems in Lincoln Park.

The GOP billionaire behind the biggest political gift in U.S. history could be sued for allegedly fueling a Chicago rat infestation

A city document says Barre Seid has paid workers for three years to scatter nuts in Lincoln Park, but officials say it draws rats.

A Billionaire’s Squirrel-Feeding Operation Is Driving Lincoln Park Neighbors Nuts

The Seid family’s nut-feeding operation has continued despite city fines, as neighbors report rat infestations, damage to park property and disruptions to Green City Market.

Chicago billionaire pays people to dump gourmet nuts in public park, sparking rat infestation — and he won’t stop

Chicago officials say billionaire Barre Seid has funded workers to scatter food around his home and Lincoln Park, attracting pigeons and rats.