About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as a delivery driver approached Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons, he noticed an odd sound coming from inside the building—a gentle humming like distant bees, but not quite. Curious, he parked his truck and peered through the glass doors. Inside, he saw nothing unusual—just rows of desks and people working calmly. Then, one man turned around and smiled warmly, saying, ‘Morning! Did you hear that? It’s our new air conditioning system—it’s supposed to make us feel like we’re working in a tropical paradise.’ The delivery driver nodded, shook his head, and walked away, muttering under his breath, ‘Next time I’ll bring my own fan!’
2. In the late afternoon, a delivery driver approached Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons when he heard an unusual sound—a soft, rhythmic tapping coming from inside one of the elevators. Curious, he peered into the elevator shaft and saw nothing but darkness. Suddenly, the tapping stopped, replaced by a faint humming. A neighbor poked his head out and asked if everything was okay—apparently, everyone had been hearing it too. Turns out, it was just an office worker practicing their newfound ukulele skills on the way down for lunch.
3. In the late afternoon, a delivery driver approached Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons and found something peculiar in his truck's glove compartment—a strange pamphlet with no return address. Curious, he opened it and discovered a handwritten note inviting him for tea that very evening. Turned out, someone from the building mistook him for a neighbor and thought it would be nice to welcome a new face. The delivery driver ended up having an unexpected but pleasant chat over cookies and coffee.
4. In the late afternoon, a delivery driver approached Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons and found an unusual sight: a small bird had built its nest inside one of the mailboxes. As days passed, more neighbors noticed the little avian architect and brought it fresh twigs and seeds. The delivery driver even named him ‘Mr. Postbox’. One morning, Mr. Mutual himself appeared on the balcony, waved cheerfully, and whispered: 'Welcome to our family, Mr. Bird!'