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[QUOTE=FitnessBuff200;5127069]Well the shooting was shining a light on it, but the knockout blow was covid. Anyways, seems like there are places like it in other towns. Anyone ever check out All Stars in McHenry, IL[/QUOTE]I live out near McHenry. There is no bar called All Stars. Do you have it confused with All Stars in McCook?
[QUOTE=NiceChicaGaGuy;5124014]My favorite girl at Js was the somewhat older, blonde Polish girl.[/QUOTE]I remember her, too, and it kills me that I can't recall her name now--she was very nice to me when I saw her last. I'm hoping that she and our other favorite girls eventually make it over to Bobby's, Carl's, or especially Louie's (my Melrose Park favorite) once we get a handle on COVID. Speaking of COVID, I'm waiting until everything's sorted out before I get back to these clubs--I have a medical condition that, while well managed, makes avoiding them a wise choice for now. I am heartened to read the updates from you guys who are younger / healthier and I hope I can soon rejoin you and pepper this forum with detailed reports, perhaps once I'm vaccinated. Cheerst
[QUOTE=FitnessBuff200;5127069]Anyone ever check out All Stars in McHenry, IL?[/QUOTE]I agree with Jc2490: you're probably thinking of All Star Bar and Grill, located at 7949 47th Street in McCook (a little west of Harlem).
Actually this came up last month in the Chicago Strip Clubs forum. I pointed out that from 1995-2010 there was another, similarly named club closer to Melrose Park: All-Stars Gentlemen's Club located at 11645 West Grand Avenue in Northlake. After suffering a structure fire the club was never rebuilt and the property was turned into a truck parking lot. All that remains is a tiny portion of the original building, now used for storage, that bears the old club's name.
[QUOTE=Chicagorfp;5128698]I remember her, too, and it kills me that I can't recall her name now--she was very nice to me when I saw her last. I'm hoping that she and our other favorite girls eventually make it over to Bobby's, Carl's, or especially Louie's (my Melrose Park favorite) once we get a handle on COVID. Speaking of COVID, I'm waiting until everything's sorted out before I get back to these clubs--I have a medical condition that, while well managed, makes avoiding them a wise choice for now. I am heartened to read the updates from you guys who are younger / healthier and I hope I can soon rejoin you and pepper this forum with detailed reports, perhaps once I'm vaccinated. Cheerst[/QUOTE]I think you are thinking of Tina. I don't know if she is still dancing.
[QUOTE=Jc2490;5127456]I live out near McHenry. There is no bar called All Stars. Do you have it confused with All Stars in McCook?[/QUOTE]I definitely meant McCook. I know a girl who works out of there but our schedules couldn't align. So just wondering if anyone's been.
I have a couple of afternoons free this week and my smaller head is whispering in my ear to take a chance. My bigger head is still in control, but just in case, I'd like to ask two (actually 2 1/2) questions:
1. A post from November said that Louie's was still open, but with the girls in non-lingerie attire. Is this still the case? (Here's the half question: when do they open?
2. Are there any other places on the strip following suit?
Thanks for any updates!
[QUOTE=NiceChicaGaGuy;5143993]I have a couple of afternoons free this week and my smaller head is whispering in my ear to take a chance. My bigger head is still in control, but just in case, I'd like to ask two (actually 2 1/2) questions:
1. A post from November said that Louie's was still open, but with the girls in non-lingerie attire. Is this still the case? (Here's the half question: when do they open?
2. Are there any other places on the strip following suit?
Thanks for any updates![/QUOTE]I was wondering the same thing about Bobby's. Around my area some places to eat and drink are open and when you ask them, they tell me that if no one complains they can operate. Does that go for strip clubs too? I'm in the same position have several days off and rather spend it with a dancer than the tv set.
[QUOTE=SouthSideRed;5144568]I was wondering the same thing about Bobby's. Around my area some places to eat and drink are open and when you ask them, they tell me that if no one complains they can operate. Does that go for strip clubs too? I'm in the same position have several days off and rather spend it with a dancer than the tv set.[/QUOTE]Bobby's is back open with girls. Normal hours to my knowledge. Louies is open but as stated, the girls are in regular street clothes. Will still do dances and massages. Allstars in McCook is also open with girls, normal hours.
[QUOTE=SouthSideRed;5144568]I was wondering the same thing about Bobby's. Around my area some places to eat and drink are open and when you ask them, they tell me that if no one complains they can operate. Does that go for strip clubs too? I'm in the same position have several days off and rather spend it with a dancer than the tv set.[/QUOTE]So I haven't ben out & about too much lately. After reading some recent posts here, I decided to check with a few contacts I've made over the past several years. So here is the whole story as things stand.
Firstly J's is still shut down but notdue to Covid. They were up & running with the typical J's dances during the first shutdown. The shooting that happened in Oct is also not the reason (directly). The local authorities ordered J's to hand over all security videos in their possession as part of the investigation for the shooting. Apparently the owner had years of surveillance vids backed up & that's all in the hands of the locals & yes, that does include from the cameras in the dance area. It's what they saw going on in those vids that lead to the village board to vote for the lingerie / bikini dancer ban at the bars in question. These were also shared with surrounding municipalities in the area who'd boards also voted to ban in fear that these activities would move in to their town. It is uncertain if J's will ever open again but if they do, there will be NO dancers as things stand.
Then there's Bobby's. While they are open, they're on restricted hours (I believe only til 11). There are a few girls that hang out there but in everyday clothing, no Lingerie anymore. There are no dances at all. The few girls are trying to get tips for sitting getting cozy or giving a massage, but don't expect much. They getting a small crowd, they hired that smokin hottie bartender from J's (I believe Annie / Anna?) & she has quite a following to my understanding.
Carls, has not opened since the initial shutdown. Rumor is he may not reopen at all unless the ban is lifted but that is absolutely a rumor.
Louie's is open but only on the weekends, Thur or Fri through Sunday. They have most of their girls back but fully dressed in daily clothes, not lingerie etc. They are trying to get creative by doing dances but not really dances so to speak. Again, don't get your hopes up, they are limited. There may be some girls attempting to work around the new rules but that's speculation. The back room is not open at this point.
It is yet to be seen if any of the bars are willing to push the issue & try having the traditional dancers. At this point, it seems they are afraid of being shut down permanently like J's keeping in mind it was their dancer activities as well as "business deals" going on that lead to their actual closure.
Many of the girls have moved on to whatever jobs they could find, laborer / fast food etc. Some are trying OnlyFans & other sites like that & some are doing private parties / one on ones etc but I have no specifics. As for the "older Polish" dancer, I believe the name you are looking for is Monica, sweet but a very sloppy drunk.
For those inquiring about All Stars, I recently checked them out. Door fee $10, frisk & temp scan. You must be wearing a mask but can remove for drinking. The thing I don't like, is they ask to see your license & they scan / store it in their system. On the upside the girls there are pretty hot, way above average. Dances are 10 or 20 for topless. You & the dancer must have masks on & the bartender / security (& anyone else sitting at the end of the bar) have a very clear view of the dance area on the video monitors at the end of the bar near the enterance.
As far as the traditional strip / gentlemen's clubs in the area, they don't seem to be effected by these bans. I think it has something to do with the type liquor / entertainment license. The lingerie bars always sort of walked a fine line on the licensing issue as I'm lead to understand.
Hope this clears things up, my contacts as reliable & in the know.
[QUOTE=MayorQuimby;5153877]So I haven't ben out & about too much lately. After reading some recent posts here, I decided to check with a few contacts I've made over the past several years. So here is the whole story as things stand.
Firstly J's is still shut down but notdue to Covid. They were up & running with the typical J's dances during the first shutdown. The shooting that happened in Oct is also not the reason (directly). The local authorities ordered J's to hand over all security videos in their possession as part of the investigation for the shooting. Apparently the owner had years of surveillance vids backed up & that's all in the hands of the locals & yes, that does include from the cameras in the dance area. It's what they saw going on in those vids that lead to the village board to vote for the lingerie / bikini dancer ban at the bars in question. These were also shared with surrounding municipalities in the area who'd boards also voted to ban in fear that these activities would move in to their town. It is uncertain if J's will ever open again but if they do, there will be NO dancers as things stand.
Then there's Bobby's. While they are open, they're on restricted hours (I believe only til 11). There are a few girls that hang out there but in everyday clothing, no Lingerie anymore. There are no dances at all. The few girls are trying to get tips for sitting getting cozy or giving a massage, but don't expect much. They getting a small crowd, they hired that smokin hottie bartender from J's (I believe Annie / Anna?) & she has quite a following to my understanding.
Carls, has not opened since the initial shutdown. Rumor is he may not reopen at all unless the ban is lifted but that is absolutely a rumor.
Louie's is open but only on the weekends, Thur or Fri through Sunday. They have most of their girls back but fully dressed in daily clothes, not lingerie etc. They are trying to get creative by doing dances but not really dances so to speak. Again, don't get your hopes up, they are limited. There may be some girls attempting to work around the new rules but that's speculation. The back room is not open at this point..[/QUOTE]Thanks for the detailed report on the clubs, you saved me a trip down to Mannheim. In regards to All Stars, which is one of my favorites, but I'm not a big fan of the I'd scan. No problem getting frisked or having my temperature checked, but having my I'd scanned and stored in the bar's computer really bothers me. Never know where that info is going to wind up at.
I'm going to have to swing by All Stars one of these days. I haven't been there since I retired. It used to be a semi-regular Friday night stop for me and my co-workers. (All teachers; we lived in fear of stumbling upon ex students, LOL). I remember it was a lot more laid back than its Mannheim counterparts; little pressure and friendly girls. I need to check it out again.
There is a Door fee at All Stars now? I assume you're not talking about the strip club that used to be in northlake since it burnt down. And that we are talking about the little dive bar over in McCook. What is the door fee for? I haven't been there in a little bit but it's just a little dive bar that does fashion show dances in the other room. And I didn't know they had set fees it used to be just a donation.
[QUOTE=MayorQuimby;5153877]So I haven't ben out & about too much lately. After reading some recent posts here, I decided to check with a few contacts I've made over the past several years. So here is the whole story as things stand.
Firstly J's is still shut down but notdue to Covid. They were up & running with the typical J's dances during the first shutdown. The shooting that happened in Oct is also not the reason (directly). The local authorities ordered J's to hand over all security videos in their possession as part of the investigation for the shooting. Apparently the owner had years of surveillance vids backed up & that's all in the hands of the locals & yes, that does include from the cameras in the dance area. It's what they saw going on in those vids that lead to the village board to vote for the lingerie / bikini dancer ban at the bars in question. These were also shared with surrounding municipalities in the area who'd boards also voted to ban in fear that these activities would move in to their town. It is uncertain if J's will ever open again but if they do, there will be NO dancers as things stand.
Then there's Bobby's. While they are open, they're on restricted hours (I believe only til 11). There are a few girls that hang out there but in everyday clothing, no Lingerie anymore. There are no dances at all. The few girls are trying to get tips for sitting getting cozy or giving a massage, but don't expect much. They getting a small crowd, they hired that smokin hottie bartender from J's (I believe Annie / Anna?) & she has quite a following to my understanding.
Carls, has not opened since the initial shutdown. Rumor is he may not reopen at all unless the ban is lifted but that is absolutely a rumor.
Louie's is open but only on the weekends, Thur or Fri through Sunday. They have most of their girls back but fully dressed in daily clothes, not lingerie etc. They are trying to get creative by doing dances but not really dances so to speak. Again, don't get your hopes up, they are limited. There may be some girls attempting to work around the new rules but that's speculation. The back room is not open at this point.
It is yet to be seen if any of the bars are willing to push the issue & try having the traditional dancers. At this point, it seems they are afraid of being shut down permanently like J's keeping in mind it was their dancer activities as well as "business deals" going on that lead to their actual closure.
Many of the girls have moved on to whatever jobs they could find, laborer / fast food etc. Some are trying OnlyFans & other sites like that & some are doing private parties / one on ones etc but I have no specifics. As for the "older Polish" dancer, I believe the name you are looking for is Monica, sweet but a very sloppy drunk.
For those inquiring about All Stars, I recently checked them out. Door fee $10, frisk & temp scan. You must be wearing a mask but can remove for drinking. The thing I don't like, is they ask to see your license & they scan / store it in their system. On the upside the girls there are pretty hot, way above average. Dances are 10 or 20 for topless. You & the dancer must have masks on & the bartender / security (& anyone else sitting at the end of the bar) have a very clear view of the dance area on the video monitors at the end of the bar near the enterance.
As far as the traditional strip / gentlemen's clubs in the area, they don't seem to be effected by these bans. I think it has something to do with the type liquor / entertainment license. The lingerie bars always sort of walked a fine line on the licensing issue as I'm lead to understand.
Hope this clears things up, my contacts as reliable & in the know.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Cuda70;5161428]There is a Door fee at All Stars now? I assume you're not talking about the strip club that used to be in northlake since it burnt down. And that we are talking about the little dive bar over in McCook. What is the door fee for? I haven't been there in a little bit but it's just a little dive bar that does fashion show dances in the other room. And I didn't know they had set fees it used to be just a donation.[/QUOTE]Yep, All Stars in McCook just off Joliet Rd or 47th. The All Stars on North Ave burned down long before Covid & I don't recall ever having to wear masks there plus I don't own a TARDIS to travel back, LOL. Not sure what you mean about what the door fee is for other than enterance, admission, cover charge. It's $10 cover everyone that came in had to pay it. I was there on a Saturday. I have no idea if it's just a weekend thing, or evenings only etc. Definitely worth it as the dancers were all top shelf so to speak. I saw a couple dancers that I'd seen at some of the Mannheim bars, but for the most part, all very hot. Just keep in mind, if you go, the dances are not hi mileage like Louies or J's use to be. The dances are in a seperate large room sed up with stools around the parimeter & dances are $10 per song unless you prefer topless, then it's $20. I only did the $10 option.
This is great and I appreciate you clearing up a lot of questions in my mind. It has been rough not being able to go to my usual spots. Or if they are open get the usual service. I was going to stop at All Stars but was nervous about the I'd thing. I'm sure its not that big of a deal but still would prefer to remain anonymous. I've had my I'd scanned at plenty of places but not a spot like this. Does anyone know if they really do store the data off your I'd?
[QUOTE=MayorQuimby;5153877]So I haven't ben out & about too much lately. After reading some recent posts here, I decided to check with a few contacts I've made over the past several years. So here is the whole story as things stand.
Firstly J's is still shut down but notdue to Covid. They were up & running with the typical J's dances during the first shutdown. The shooting that happened in Oct is also not the reason (directly). The local authorities ordered J's to hand over all security videos in their possession as part of the investigation for the shooting. Apparently the owner had years of surveillance vids backed up & that's all in the hands of the locals & yes, that does include from the cameras in the dance area. It's what they saw going on in those vids that lead to the village board to vote for the lingerie / bikini dancer ban at the bars in question. These were also shared with surrounding municipalities in the area who'd boards also voted to ban in fear that these activities would move in to their town. It is uncertain if J's will ever open again but if they do, there will be NO dancers as things stand.
Then there's Bobby's. While they are open, they're on restricted hours (I believe only til 11). There are a few girls that hang out there but in everyday clothing, no Lingerie anymore. There are no dances at all. The few girls are trying to get tips for sitting getting cozy or giving a massage, but don't expect much. They getting a small crowd, they hired that smokin hottie bartender from J's (I believe Annie / Anna?) & she has quite a following to my understanding.
Carls, has not opened since the initial shutdown. Rumor is he may not reopen at all unless the ban is lifted but that is absolutely a rumor.
Louie's is open but only on the weekends, Thur or Fri through Sunday. They have most of their girls back but fully dressed in daily clothes, not lingerie etc. They are trying to get creative by doing dances but not really dances so to speak. Again, don't get your hopes up, they are limited. There may be some girls attempting to work around the new rules but that's speculation. The back room is not open at this point.
It is yet to be seen if any of the bars are willing to push the issue & try having the traditional dancers. At this point, it seems they are afraid of being shut down permanently like J's keeping in mind it was their dancer activities as well as "business deals" going on that lead to their actual closure.
Many of the girls have moved on to whatever jobs they could find, laborer / fast food etc. Some are trying OnlyFans & other sites like that & some are doing private parties / one on ones etc but I have no specifics. As for the "older Polish" dancer, I believe the name you are looking for is Monica, sweet but a very sloppy drunk.
For those inquiring about All Stars, I recently checked them out. Door fee $10, frisk & temp scan. You must be wearing a mask but can remove for drinking. The thing I don't like, is they ask to see your license & they scan / store it in their system. On the upside the girls there are pretty hot, way above average. Dances are 10 or 20 for topless. You & the dancer must have masks on & the bartender / security (& anyone else sitting at the end of the bar) have a very clear view of the dance area on the video monitors at the end of the bar near the enterance.
As far as the traditional strip / gentlemen's clubs in the area, they don't seem to be effected by these bans. I think it has something to do with the type liquor / entertainment license. The lingerie bars always sort of walked a fine line on the licensing issue as I'm lead to understand.
Hope this clears things up, my contacts as reliable & in the know.[/QUOTE]
I saw this sign in exiting the parking lot just South of J's.
Curious.