Walgreen’s

This Walgreens is about two years old. Originally it seemed an odd placement with another Walgreens on the same street less than a mile west. But the goal here was being the last «store» before arriving at Midway Airport if you’re coming from Chicago and taking Cicero avenue. And their goal has paid off as this location is very busy while not affecting the customer flow of the other Walgreens down the street.
The design of this location is that of all the Walgreens built in the last few years with cosmetics, seasonal, and food goods aisles all facing the traditional Walgreens direction but all other aisles near the back half facing «sideways». It seems done that way to force more customers past the cold beer and refrigerated drinks or frozen treats.
The main register area has a large queue line that still sometimes isn’t big enough. The photo kiosk area is also connected to the register area allowing the photo employee able to walk a few feet to run a register during the busy moments.
The pharmacy has the new style queue where you first check in on the computer to pick up your order and then you wait in the small waiting room for your name to be called. This could use clearer signage as many customers are really confused about what to do. The pharmacy also has a drive thru that exits you out to the side street on the west side of the building.
There is a fair selection of fresh fruits and veggies along with a coffee station. This matches most of the newer Walgreens locations.
The parking lot is not huge but has very wide driving lanes to allow for easy movement of cars coming and going. As you exit the parking lot at either exit you MUST turn right. This is a result of building on a very busy and wide intersection.
Customer service here seems friendly enough. There are usually enough employees to ask for assistance within the aisles and the register staff usually moves people out quickly. The manager is often found near the entrance either behind the register counter or just outside the counter greeting customers entering the store.

New favorite walgreens! very clean and modern. They even have fruit and sushi! Must come check it out and plus its open till Midnight.

Staff was friendly. Clean and well stocked. Not a bad Walgreens to stop into.

Brand new Walgreen’s! Love it! Finally could walk around and find what I need without having to squeeze by other customers or boxes.
I used to drop in to the previous Walgreen’s on Cicero and 50^th on a regular basis, but always found it so cramped and out-​dated.
Out with the old and in with the new. Thanks Walgreen’s !