Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Walgreens on Main Street, a regular customer exclaimed one morning, ‘I just saw the pharmacist talking to someone behind the counter—couldn’t see their face!’ Since then, some claim they’ve caught glimpses of mysterious figures lurking in the shadows. One day, a delivery driver asked curiously, ‘Who’s that person always hanging around back there?’ The pharmacist replied with a smile, ‘Oh, that’s our new ghost employee—we’re still trying to figure out his benefits package.’

2. In an ordinary Walgreens in downtown Chicago, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar late one night. The shelves seemed to shift slightly whenever someone walked past them, as if they had a mind of their own. Curious, he approached the aisle and found nothing unusual—just some misplaced bottles of aspirin. Turns out, it was his neighbor who’d been restocking while pretending to be invisible. A friendly wave later, both chuckled over the mix-up, realizing that sometimes even mundane places like Walgreens can surprise you.

3. At a quiet Walgreens in a small town, a little girl pointed excitedly and whispered, 'Mama, look! The cash register says it’s free today!' The mother smiled, thinking it was some promotional stunt. But as they approached the counter, the cashier nodded knowingly and said, ‘Yep, looks like someone forgot to turn off the “free” sign.’ They all laughed, and the little girl skipped out happily with her candy, while the mom paid for everything else—just because it felt right.

4. At a Walgreens in a sleepy suburb, a neighbor stopped by one afternoon with her curious golden retriever. As she approached the counter, the dog suddenly perked up, sniffing intently at the air. The cashier raised an eyebrow, wondering what unusual scent had captured the animal’s attention. Just then, an elderly delivery driver walked in, carrying a box of donuts under his arm. The dog’s tail wagged furiously as it recognized its favorite aroma—chocolate frosting. The cashier smiled knowingly and whispered to the neighbor, ‘I guess that explains why he always gets such good treats here.’