Jewel-Osco Pharmacy

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Jewel-Osco Pharmacy with an urgent order. As he stepped inside, he noticed something odd—an old man in a tweed suit was carefully arranging bottles on the shelf, humming softly to himself. The delivery driver cleared his throat, and the old man jumped, spilling some pills everywhere. 'Oh, hello!' said the old fellow, dusting off his suit. ‘I’m just making sure everything’s in its proper place.’ He bent down again, muttering under his breath, while the driver chuckled and shook his head. Finally, the old man stood up, smiled warmly, and whispered, 'Don’t worry, sonny, I’ve been doing this for decades.'

2. Early one morning, when most pharmacies were still locked tight, a delivery driver pulled up to Jewel-Osco Pharmacy with an urgent package. As he approached the door, he noticed something strange—a small, glowing light flickering behind the closed counter. Curious, he peered inside and saw a tiny old-fashioned alarm clock, its hands frozen in time, casting a soft glow on the empty shelves. Startled by his own reflection in the darkened window, he jumped back into the truck and drove off, never mentioning what he'd seen. To this day, locals occasionally spot the same ghostly light, but only if they arrive early enough—and always just before closing time.

3. Early one morning, before sunrise, a delivery driver pulled up to Jewel-Osco Pharmacy. The street was quiet, but inside, something unusual was brewing. The delivery driver knocked on the door, and an old pharmacist with half-glasses peered out sleepily. 'What’s the rush?' he grumbled. After exchanging a few words, they both burst into laughter when it turned out that the delivery was for the neighboring pharmacy across the street. The moral of our story? Always double-check the address—especially if you’re delivering medicine in the dark!