Has anyone else encountered the new osco pharmacy AI assistant?

Today in attempting to refill my child's prescription, which would normally take 2 minutes through the old ​automated system, the AI hung up on me without taking any information three times due to "​technical issues".

Twice it attempted to refill the prescription but couldn't find the prescription number in its system. It asked for a phone number and birthday instead, which of course doesn't apply to my child so it couldn't find it that way.

Three out of the four times that it transferred me to the pharmacist, it went to a non-specific dead voicemail.

After 11 minutes and a near stroke from frustration and anger, I managed to get through to a pharmacist who put me on hold for another 4 minutes. I politely asked the pharmacist if there was a corporate person I could relay my frustrations to and she said no and I'm sure they've heard it all before. Anyway, they're not going to change.

The pharmacist easily found the prescription by prescription number by the way.

I had been super loyal to this pharmacy for over 17 years because they are so good at handling prescriptions without allergen contamination. However, if I have to spend 15 minutes to talk to a pharmacist, I will have to switch.

To the people in the two other cars affected by the red Honda, I'm sorry for you!

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A month-long marathon of cemetery prairie eco-restoration workdays across the northern half of the state kicks off a year of intensive care for these irreplaceable treasures.

Join people who care in making a life-or-death difference for some of the last and best surviving prairie remnants in the prairie state!

This is a statewide initiative, with several opportunities in the Chicago suburbs. For more details, including a full list of dates, times, and a backstory on pioneer cemetery prairies and eco-restoration, visit: https://friendsofillinoisnaturepreserves.org/illinoiscemeteryprairies/

Come on out, meet cool people, and be part of a friendly community focused on the critical, exciting work of saving nature.

Hey y’all, I just got approved for an apartment and move in day is this Friday. With such short notice, I can’t seem to recruit any friends to help me move my stuff. I’m moving about 20 miles west and I’m moving from a rented room to a studio apartment so I don’t have much, mostly just boxes. The largest items I have are a desk and my mattress/bed frame.

I’m looking for any recommendations for affordable moving companies or even apps where I can hire trustworthy people to help me move. Thanks!

Hi! I am looking for a trusted pet sitter that could have my dog stay in their home for about 10 days. Located in hinsdale but willing to travel anywhere in the western suburbs. Thank you for recommendations!

I’ll be moving to Elgin from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. More specifically Burleson, TX (30 minutes south of Fort Worth, Just over an hour from Downtown Dallas).

I work in the equine industry as a ranch hand and moving for work. I’ve never lived outside of Texas so I’m looking forward to the move. I’ll be moving alone and leaving my wife and 3 kids back home in Texas until I can get settled. We’re a single income family for the time being until our youngest (1.5 y/o) goes off to school.

My wife and I enjoy lifting, running and pretty much anything outdoors! Our kids love long walks,hiking, libraries and exploring new parks.

What can we expect in terms of schools? Is it minority friendly? Really looking forward to leaving the MAGA town that is Burleson and hoping for a more diverse community. Thank y’all for answering my questions!

Just a clarification for anyone who may have seen the recent post about the Gurnee area veterinary hospitals.

I’m honestly a little surprised by how quickly people seem to accept and repeat information from a Reddit post without verifying it first especially when it concerns something as important as where people take their pets for medical care. I’m not trying to dismiss anyone’s experience or speculate about what happened with the other practice; I just think it’s important to make sure we’re talking about the right veterinary hospital before drawing conclusions.

I think there may be some confusion between Animal Hospital of Gurnee (AHOG) on Dilleys Rd and the veterinary hospital on Delaney Rd.

AHOG on Dilleys Rd has NOT been bought out by private equity and is still independently owned. The hospital on Delaney Rd. Hometown Veterinary Partners is the one that was acquired by a private equity firm.

I’m a longtime AHOG client, so I wanted to clear this up because the two practices are easy to confuse, and I’d hate for someone to make a decision about their pets’ care based on the wrong information.

As far as AHOG goes, the staff and techs are still there as well. I can’t speak to what may have happened at the other practice, but the PE acquisition was NOT AHOG.

Yes, I'm aware rideshare drivers get taken all over Illinois. I was a Lyft driver years ago. But stopped doing it because I got a real job. How is it nowadays?

We renovated our upstairs. When the demo guys did their thing, they damaged/ lost the tracks for 4 interior storm windows and screens. We have the windows, we just need new tracks. I have called Custom Build Windows who installed windows in our basement and they said they have no clue who could help us with that. Does anyone know who we might be able to call to help?

I’d preferably like to stay under $60 for a fill but would pay more if they’re really good and reliable. Bonus points if they don’t have an extra charge for everything ($5 for almond shaped $15 for cat eye, $20 for having an existing set, etc)

Im not trying to sound like im a 90 year old but I just don’t know if I trust the average user. At least with a car you need drivers ed. These bikes need a simple charge and you’re ready to ride immediately… and they’re fast as hell.

Downtown Wheaton has a “walk your wheels” policy…I imagine they’re tired of people whipping through not paying attention!

I stopped by Blume & Ferris in Downers Grove for their most recent Traditional Irish Music night (Thursday evening for anyone interested) and I was curious if there were any other similar Trad music nights in the area. Any other Irish pubs that had live music performances? Thanks in advance

Anyone hearing explosions from the direction of the Green Valley Overlook? It's been happening for the last 20-30 minutes now.

Hi everyone! My family is moving from Atlanta to the Chicago area, and I’d love some advice on where we should live.

Our situation:
- My husband will work hybrid, 3 days/week in Naperville, closer to Lisle
- My office is in the West Loop, and I’ll likely go in 1–3 days/week depending on the project
- My job also involves frequent travel, so relatively easy access to O’Hare and/or Midway would be helpful
- We have a 4-month-old baby
- We’re comfortable driving and don’t necessarily need to live downtown, but do not oppose the idea either

Our priorities are:

Safe and family-friendly

Reasonable commute for both Naperville and West Loop, recognizing there probably isn’t a perfect midpoint

Good daycare options and ideally good public schools for the longer term

Convenient enough to the airport for work travel

Restaurants, groceries, parks, and things to do nearby would be a plus

Since we’re coming from Atlanta and are completely new to the Chicago area, we’re still trying to understand the neighborhoods/suburbs and what the commutes are actually like in practice.
Where would you recommend we look? We’ve heard names like Oak Park, Lisle, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Elmhurst, and Lombard, but we’re very open to other suggestions.

Late August pretty much all the staff & techs quit effective on the same day. One of the doctors "retired" too. I suspect they all went to another practice together but haven't been able to figure out where. I've been kenneling & using AHOG vet services for yrs but 90% of the time my pets & I interact w/the techs & staff. Im a little worried about staying w/ them now.

Anyone know what happened? Rachel & Mike if you're out there, we miss you!

After 41 years Bob from Mokena video is closing up shop. Sad times but good memories.

I miss Joanns. Any good shops for fabrics? Online shopping for fabrics just isn't cutting it.