Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Walgreens on Main Street, a regular customer complained one morning: 'Why is there always a long line for the bathroom?' The pharmacist shrugged and replied, 'Maybe because everyone's waiting for their turn to win the lottery posted outside!' Later that day, a delivery driver asked curiously, ‘Is it true you’ve got a winning lottery ticket stuck in your toilet?’ With a straight face, the pharmacist answered, ‘No, but I hear someone wins every time they use it!’

2. At Walgreens in downtown Chicago, a delivery driver grumbled one afternoon: ‘Why does every box of Band-Aids say “for minor injuries”? Mine’s not minor!’ Suddenly, an old lady from the pharmacy counter called out: ‘Honey, I’ve seen your band-aid box—you’re right, it says “For Minor Injuries”. But don’t worry, I’ve got some that say “Major Adventures!”’ The delivery driver smiled sheepishly and left with his new supply, muttering something about how life always finds a way to make you feel better.

3. At dawn, when most Walgreens are still quiet, an early jogger noticed something unusual: a sign reading ‘Open 24 Hours’ had mysteriously changed to read ‘Closed Until Further Notice.’ Curious, the jogger knocked on the door—nothing. Then, from inside, came a faint voice saying, 'Delivery guy's here!' A minute later, a sleepy pharmacist appeared and explained, 'We were just testing out our new automated closing system.' Everyone laughed, including the neighbor who’d been calling for painkillers since midnight.

4. At Walgreens near the park, after hours, a small dog kept running into the store, sniffing the shelves with curiosity. Finally, one night, an exhausted pharmacist asked gently, ‘Hey little guy, do you want some treats?’ The dog wagged his tail and settled down on a nearby bench. It turned out he belonged to a regular customer who’d forgotten him inside again. Since then, customers often bring snacks for the friendly canine when they come in.