Strip Club Reports

**Bill Stuart** · 03-23-26 22:54

Originally Posted by StanCopier [View Original Post]

Such a shame how this once vibrant link has died.

Anyone know if Knockouts on Lake Street is providing similar dances as what Louie's and J's provided years ago?

Totally agree. It is a shame that this link has died. But there is not much left of what was so much fun for us and at the same time profitable for those who worked at Bobby's, Louis's, J's, etc. KO's is not bad, but nowhere near the same as the old bars. I was successful at finding an old friend from a former bar there who was totally cool at meeting up OTC. She was great. Tiny, petite, little ebony that I would love to hook up again with. But she has moved on. And good for her. You may be able to find someone who works OTC, but it will take some time for sure. Good luck. And lmk what you find if anything!

**StanCopier** · 03-23-26 14:39

Such a shame how this once vibrant link has died.

Anyone know if Knockouts on Lake Street is providing similar dances as what Louie's and J's provided years ago?

**InstantMagic** · 06-19-25 16:49

Originally Posted by Illini333 [View Original Post]

Did Chances are ever have any dancers there or did girls from the other clubs just go there to hang out? Newer owner bought Chances are and Possum on Mannheim a couple of years ago. He put a lot of money into Chances are. He did not change the name. I never really go there anymore bc it's a late night place and my days of staying out to 4 or 5 am are well over. I remember the bar a little west of there on grand Ave across from Ozzie's had dancers for a little bit. That didn't last. It's a gambling cafe now.

Anyone remember Fantasy Bar on Grand Ave just east of Mannheim. It was the location where that lesbian bar use to be called Temptations I think. Fantasy bar lingerie club for a quick minute but it didn't last.

Sorry for the delay in responding.

You know as I remember it, Chances are saw spillover from all of the other bars. It's where everyone usually went to end the night. And so anything that went on there was usually an invite to a house or a negotiation for time after the bar, or MOSTLY the girls from other bars laying the spin on the guys at Chances are for the final dollars of the night. So basically that was the action there. Spillover from the rest of Mannheim. The only girl I remember from our days who WORKED there was the gorgeous blonde bartender.

I'm with you as well at the age limit. I COULD maybe pull it off, but it had to be a solid night to begin with and let's face it. That's hard to do with the whole scene on Mannheim basically dead and the old crew that we knew totally dispersed.

I don't remember much else about Grand from that era other than a place with good food but not part of the scene. I think it was called "Sneakers". Gorgeous women there, but more like "Hooters", less like "Mannheim". But Grand Ave going East into Franklin Park is nice. Not a hangout for us mongers.

On that note I've now and again stayed in touch with a few of those girls, but they only want to talk to catch up and after that the spin starts. "Come and pick me up, I'm in an apartment in Glendale Heights now, but lost my license". And the come and pick me up usually comes with a bill and no commitment for how the night will go, so I don't bite.

**StanCopier** · 06-17-25 17:10

I would appreciate reaching out to me if you were active in the strip club scene back in the 70's, 80's and 90's in Chicago, including Cicero, Lyons, Manheim or wherever else there were things going on, including the swing clubs. I have some questions for you.

Thank you so much, Stan.

**Illini333** · 05-26-25 21:34

Originally Posted by InstantMagic [View Original Post]

Carl's used to be a straight up hoodrat paradise. Never liked going in there. Spent a lot of time at the Playpen and what used to be called Jays. And then a lot of after hours time at Chances are with the likes of "Monica", "Baby", "Magic" and "Kayleigh" in tow with us. There was another girl too - "Dana" - she was a f'and babe and we referred to her as "The Runner". She was a nut though. Gorgeous girl but always rocked out of her mind and we'd joke that if you ever finally hooked up with her she'd suddenly rip your dick off in a random fit of posturing-strength.

Did this on and off for years with that crew. Even wound up at Monica's House on more than one occasion, but THOSE are other stories entirely. But now I think the whole scene is dead. My understanding is that Chances are is still there, but remodeled and called something else.

Did Chances are ever have any dancers there or did girls from the other clubs just go there to hang out? Newer owner bought Chances are and Possum on Mannheim a couple of years ago. He put a lot of money into Chances are. He did not change the name. I never really go there anymore bc it's a late night place and my days of staying out to 4 or 5 am are well over. I remember the bar a little west of there on grand Ave across from Ozzie's had dancers for a little bit. That didn't last. It's a gambling cafe now.

Anyone remember Fantasy Bar on Grand Ave just east of Mannheim. It was the location where that lesbian bar use to be called Temptations I think. Fantasy bar lingerie club for a quick minute but it didn't last.

**InstantMagic** · 04-14-25 20:51

Carl's used to be a straight up hoodrat paradise. Never liked going in there. Spent a lot of time at the Playpen and what used to be called Jays. And then a lot of after hours time at Chances are with the likes of "Monica", "Baby", "Magic" and "Kayleigh" in tow with us. There was another girl too - "Dana" - she was a f'and babe and we referred to her as "The Runner". She was a nut though. Gorgeous girl but always rocked out of her mind and we'd joke that if you ever finally hooked up with her she'd suddenly rip your dick off in a random fit of posturing-strength.

Did this on and off for years with that crew. Even wound up at Monica's House on more than one occasion, but THOSE are other stories entirely. But now I think the whole scene is dead. My understanding is that Chances are is still there, but remodeled and called something else.

**BbfscipOnly** · 03-09-25 11:20

Originally Posted by OPIllini [View Original Post]

Unfortunately, the only lingerie bar still open on Mannheim is Carl's. Mostly average-looking dancers. I miss the days of Louie's, Playpen, and Bobby's. Those places were lots of fun.

Yeah, I went to Carl's when I was last here like 2 or 3 years ago and it was lame. Sure you can grope them over the clothes but no extras. I remember one time at Bobby's, this was well over a decade ago, one girl just pulled my dick out of my shorts, I never wore underwear there, and started giving me head mid dance.

**OPIllini** · 03-08-25 15:15

Originally Posted by BbfscipOnly [View Original Post]

I'm originally from the O'Hare and will be in town to visit this weekend. Are there any good strip clubs or lingerie bars still around for some action? Went to a lingerie bar off Manheim last time I was there, can't remember the name, but it was to strict for any extras.

Unfortunately, the only lingerie bar still open on Mannheim is Carl's. Mostly average-looking dancers. I miss the days of Louie's, Playpen, and Bobby's. Those places were lots of fun.

**BbfscipOnly** · 03-06-25 15:03

I'm originally from the O'Hare and will be in town to visit this weekend. Are there any good strip clubs or lingerie bars still around for some action? Went to a lingerie bar off Manheim last time I was there, can't remember the name, but it was to strict for any extras.

**Prospero75** · 12-25-24 21:10

Originally Posted by BagelFish [View Original Post]

When I met her. She had longer curly blonde hair.

I remember her hair being curlier. Usually I don't regret making my way out of a bar when all hell is about to break loose, but she seemed to be something special.

**BagelFish** · 12-25-24 15:24

Originally Posted by Northside [View Original Post]

"Older blonde Polish beauty at Js. Got an all time best dream about conversation and HJ from her. She was a real sweetheart, she went in back for a minute and, being Js, a fight broke out and I figured it was time to make myself scarce and I'd come back for info later. Then Covid hit and then everything collapsed and I never laid eyes on her again. Last year I chatted with someone at all Stars who said she was still around. She dropped a name which I have, being old, forgotten."

I'm wondering if this was Tiffany. She worked at the Playpen for years then J's up until the end. I'm guessing mid 50's short blonde hair, glasses. She took the bus to work. Very, and I mean Very accomodating in the back room. Basically anything you wanted. And friendly.

I wonder what happened to her. I'm guessing she retired.

When I met her. She had longer curly blonde hair.

**Northside** · 12-24-24 10:08

Originally Posted by BagelFish [View Original Post]

I'd kill to meet with her again. What a sweetheart indeed.

"Older blonde Polish beauty at Js. Got an all time best dream about conversation and HJ from her. She was a real sweetheart, she went in back for a minute and, being Js, a fight broke out and I figured it was time to make myself scarce and I'd come back for info later. Then Covid hit and then everything collapsed and I never laid eyes on her again. Last year I chatted with someone at all Stars who said she was still around. She dropped a name which I have, being old, forgotten."

I'm wondering if this was Tiffany. She worked at the Playpen for years then J's up until the end. I'm guessing mid 50's short blonde hair, glasses. She took the bus to work. Very, and I mean Very accomodating in the back room. Basically anything you wanted. And friendly.

I wonder what happened to her. I'm guessing she retired.

**BagelFish** · 12-24-24 02:44

Originally Posted by Prospero75 [View Original Post]

Hey, I've got two "Where are they now?" questions.

Older blonde Polish beauty at Js. Got an all time best dream about conversation and HJ from her. She was a real sweetheart, she went in back for a minute and, being Js, a fight broke out and I figured it was time to make myself scarce and I'd come back for info later. Then Covid hit and then everything collapsed and I never laid eyes on her again. Last year I chatted with someone at all Stars who said she was still around. She dropped a name which I have, being old, forgotten.

The other was at Playpen. Reddish blonde hair, thin, a little on the older side. Very spacey but not unattractive, A little flighty and squirmy with dances. Spoke in a stream of consciousness manner. She invited me to her place, I think on Roosevelt, but I was leery of a setup. She gave me her number which, obviously, years later, I don't have. I still wonder what's in the alternative timeline where I decide to follow her after all.

We're talking 4 - 5 years. They could be cops or Congresspersons by now. Does anyone know anything about them? I'm not even talking about hooking up with them, although never say never. I just want to know if they've survived and are out there.

I'd kill to meet with her again. What a sweetheart indeed.

**DanChase9999** · 12-23-24 14:21

Originally Posted by Prospero75 [View Original Post]

Hey, I've got two "Where are they now?" questions.

Older blonde Polish beauty at Js. Got an all time best dream about conversation and HJ from her. She was a real sweetheart, she went in back for a minute and, being Js, a fight broke out and I figured it was time to make myself scarce and I'd come back for info later. Then Covid hit and then everything collapsed and I never laid eyes on her again. Last year I chatted with someone at all Stars who said she was still around. She dropped a name which I have, being old, forgotten.

The other was at Playpen. Reddish blonde hair, thin, a little on the older side. Very spacey but not unattractive, A little flighty and squirmy with dances. Spoke in a stream of consciousness manner. She invited me to her place, I think on Roosevelt, but I was leery of a setup. She gave me her number which, obviously, years later, I don't have. I still wonder what's in the alternative timeline where I decide to follow her after all.

We're talking 4 - 5 years. They could be cops or Congresspersons by now. Does anyone know anything about them? I'm not even talking about hooking up with them, although never say never. I just want to know if they've survived and are out there.

I think the reddish blonde you are talking about is Allie Kat from playpen. Anyway I was out to dinner about two years ago and she waited on me. She did not recognize me from my playpen days or the couple of times we hooked up (she is still spacey). I went back about a year ago and asked where she was and the hostess said she no longer worked there. I am assuming she moved on to another waitress job. Looks like she moved on and is out of the hobby business.

**ChicagoGoer** · 12-21-24 22:14

Visited recently and not a bad spot to have a drink. Lots of TVs and places to sit. Didn't not have a cover charge during the week. Lots of Cubans with little to no English but give decent dances. Don't think extras can be had due to the open set up and cameras. Did have two dancers grab my Johnny a few times but not to completion. They offer $10 dances during certain hours but none of the girls follow that rule. $20 a song and most of the songs aren't really cut short. Athena was probably the best looking girl during the dayshift. Parking not too bad and the staff is super friendly.