Northwestern Medicine Primary and Specialty Care Lakeview

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as an overnight delivery driver approached the clinic's loading dock, he swore he heard faint laughter coming from inside the empty building. Curious but cautious, he peered through the window and saw nothing unusual—just the usual medical equipment and quiet hallway. Still, the sound lingered in his mind long after he left. Finally deciding to investigate, he returned later that night with a flashlight. The only thing he found was a small sign on the door reading ‘Closed for Maintenance.’ As he drove away, he heard a familiar voice whispering behind him: ‘Next time, bring your own maintenance crew!’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic's loading dock. Over the intercom came a voice: 'Attention, all staff—we’ve received a mysterious package addressed simply to “Healthcare Hero.”' Curious nurses and doctors gathered around as the box was opened. Inside lay a giant teddy bear wearing a stethoscope and holding a sign that read: ‘Happy Halloween from your anonymous benefactor!’ The whole place erupted in laughter and goodwill.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic’s loading dock. ‘Finally,’ he muttered, checking his watch. ‘The doc always forgets to lock up.’ Just as he reached for the door handle, a voice called out from inside: 'Hey, you forgot your receipt!' The delivery driver turned around, startled, only to see an exhausted nurse waving a piece of paper. 'Thanks,' he grinned, pocketing the slip. As he left, he heard another voice add, 'And don’t forget to come back tomorrow—we’re running low on coffee.'

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic’s loading dock. The air was suddenly filled with a strange, sweet scent—a hint of vanilla mixed with something metallic. Curious, the driver looked around but saw nothing out of place. Suddenly, an old lady in a wheelchair rolled past, waving cheerfully and saying, ‘Oh, that smell? It’s just our secret recipe for de-stressing patients—top-secret blend of lavender and chocolate!’ The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, thinking it must be another quirky Chicago tale.