Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care South Loop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic’s loading dock with an urgent package. As he unloaded it, something strange happened—all the lights inside flickered and went dark. Inside, everyone froze for a moment in the dark. Then, from the reception desk, a familiar voice said, 'Don’t worry, I’ve got my phone flashlight.' A regular patient, who worked as a mechanic, chimed in: ‘Guess that means no more deliveries tonight!’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, the backup generator kicked on, illuminating the clinic once again.

2. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic’s loading dock with an unusual package. Curious neighbors gathered as he carefully unboxed something that looked like a large, colorful balloon animal. As it deflated, everyone saw it was just a giant inflatable pony. The delivery driver sheepishly explained it was for a kid’s birthday party nearby. A neighbor joked, ‘Next time, maybe you should check the address!’

3. Early in the morning, before the clinic opened, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock with a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper. As he approached the entrance, he noticed a shadowy figure darting between parked cars. The delivery driver shrugged and followed the shadow, only to discover an old man watering his plants. ‘Morning,’ said the man, noticing the package. ‘Thought you might be waiting for this—my granddaughter ordered some flowers.’ The two shared a laugh as they carried the bouquet inside together.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic’s loading dock with a mysterious package marked ‘Do Not Open Until Requested.’ As he approached the entrance, the overhead PA announced, ‘Attention all staff: please be advised that there is a suspicious package outside the south entrance. Do not approach.’ Inside, everyone froze as the PA crackled on. A nurse whispered, 'I bet it's just another one of those mystery packages from Dr. Kim.' Just then, an elderly gentleman hobbled in and asked for directions to the bathroom. Turns out, it was his dinner that got mistaken for contraband.