About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Chicago Lakeside VA Clinic and asked, ‘Why is that old man always standing outside in the rain?’ The old man turned around with a smile, holding an umbrella. 'I’m waiting for my appointment,' he said cheerfully. The delivery driver looked confused but shrugged it off, thinking maybe the guy was just eccentric. As he drove away, he noticed another neighbor waving from inside the clinic, nodding knowingly.
2. One morning, an elderly gentleman walked into the Chicago Lakeside VA Clinic and announced loudly, 'I just saw a ghost in the waiting room!' The receptionist blinked twice before replying, 'Sir, we've had that same old armchair for decades.' A delivery driver then piped up, ‘That’s nothing—last week I saw a ghost delivering packages!’ Before anyone could ask, he added quickly, ‘No worries, it was just our new intern.’ Everyone laughed, realizing sometimes even ghosts need training.
3. One foggy morning, a young nurse arrived early at the Chicago Lakeside VA Clinic. As she unlocked the door, she heard a soft voice whispering from behind her: 'Please don't be scared.' Curious, she turned around and saw only an empty corridor. Smiling to herself, she thought it was just her imagination playing tricks on her. Suddenly, someone cleared their throat softly behind her. ‘I’m not trying to scare you,’ said the voice again. Turning back, she found an old janitor with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. ‘Just wanted to make sure everything’s running smoothly today.’ The nurse laughed, realizing it was just another friendly Chicagoan, adding to the city’s charming charm.
4. One day, a curious visitor asked the receptionist at Chicago Lakeside VA Clinic, ‘Do you ever see ghostly figures wandering around after dark?’ The receptionist smiled and whispered, 'Oh yes, they say an old doctor haunts the place.' A delivery driver chimed in, 'I saw him last week—just standing there, holding his stethoscope!' The neighbor added, 'He never says a word, but I always leave him my cookies.' Everyone laughed, realizing that maybe the ghost was just as hungry for kindness as anyone else.