State Farm

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unseasonably warm autumn day in downtown Chicago when State Farm’s receptionist noticed something peculiar. A delivery driver kept arriving early every morning, carrying boxes that seemed suspiciously heavy for their size. One day, the curious receptionist decided to follow the delivery guy. Turned out he was delivering giant bags of coffee beans disguised as packages—his morning ritual with a neighbor down the hall. The whole office got free gourmet coffee, and State Farm became known for its friendly pranks.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to State Farm's front door one morning and asked the receptionist, 'Do you take Bitcoin?' She looked puzzled for a moment before replying, 'Only if it's insured!' The receptionist thought for a second, then grinned mischievously. ‘Well,’ she said, ‘if it’s not insured, I’ll just hold on to it until your boss comes back!’ The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, muttering something about strange places he’d delivered packages to.

3. In a small town in Iowa, a little girl named Emma often visited her grandmother who worked at State Farm. One afternoon, as they walked past the office building, Emma stopped dead in her tracks, pointing excitedly at the window. 'Granny,' she whispered, 'why is that lady talking to herself while counting?' Grandma smiled and leaned closer, whispering back, ‘Honey, that’s not her talking—she’s just reading those insurance policies out loud for good luck.’ Emma giggled, thinking it was the most fun job ever.

4. One foggy morning, a State Farm agent received an unusual phone call from a worried neighbor. ‘I can’t see my house!’ he exclaimed over the static. The agent replied calmly, ‘Sir, it’s probably just fog.’ But the man insisted, ‘No, I mean I can’t see inside my own office!’ The agent chuckled and said, 'Ma’am, your office is likely invisible because you’re wearing that new pair of glasses.' She blinked, rubbed her eyes—and there was her desk, clear as day. Ending the call with a sheepish laugh, she muttered, ‘Thanks for reminding me, State Farm!’