About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as customers were browsing the aisles, an announcement crackled over the store’s PA: ‘Attention shoppers! The Jewel-Osco mascot has been sighted in the dairy section. Please do not attempt to pet or feed it.’ Soon enough, a regular spotted the mascot—a large, friendly-looking teddy bear—cozying up next to some yogurt. People started gathering around, snapping photos and whispering excitedly. A delivery driver even brought out his harmonica and played ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ for the bear, who seemed to bob its head along. By lunchtime, the entire family had joined the impromptu party, making Jewel-Osco feel more like a community celebration than just another grocery store.
2. One day, while a regular was checking out at the cash register, the cashier announced: 'Ladies and gentlemen, our newest product is so good that even our computers can't stop talking about it!' A delivery driver overheard the commotion and asked what was going on. The cashier replied, ‘It’s our new self-checkout scanner—it keeps saying “Excellent Product!” non-stop.’ Everyone laughed, including the computer, which finally shut up long enough for someone to scan some groceries.
3. In the late afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Jewel-Osco’s loading dock with a truck full of fresh produce. As he unloaded crates, he noticed something peculiar—each apple seemed to whisper, ‘Pick me!’ softly but distinctly. Curious, the driver picked one up and heard it louder than ever. Just then, an old lady from next door walked by and said, 'Oh, those apples always do that! They’re just trying to tell you which ones are ripe.' The driver smiled, realizing it was all in his head—or maybe not. Ever since then, people joke that Jewel-Osco has the best talking apples in town.
4. In the early dawn, when most supermarkets are still quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Jewel-Osco’s loading dock with something unusual in his truck. As he unloaded, an old neighbor walked by and asked what he was doing. The driver smiled sheepishly, replying, 'Just delivering some special orders for tonight's party.' Turned out it was a crate of live tropical fish meant for the aquatic section—somehow wound up in the frozen food aisle instead.