Forum held on Hunters' ID policy

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      LOCAL NEWS Forum held on Hunters' ID policy
by Steven Chaitman
2009-12-02

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=23690

The T-Storm Coalition for Gender Justice organized a forum Nov. 23 to discuss the new door policy at Hunters Nightclub in Elk Grove Village that supposedly targets transgender individuals.

Prominent figures and concerned citizens in both the Chicago trans and greater LGBT community gathered at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, for the discussion, which was moderated by openly gay state Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago. Among the topics addressed were the reasons for the change in policy and which laws, if any, defend it.

Hunters' management was invited to the forum but were not present. Instead, they provided a written statement that was read aloud at the meeting. Part of the statement, as follows, addresses the legal aspect of the policy.