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Support Groups
Political Action Groups
Therapists
Medical Services
Electrology, Etc.
Legal Aid
TG Friendly Nightspots
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   Next to chat, and the personal interaction with our peers, the information here in the resource listings area is perhaps one of the most valuable services that we can provide for the benefit of the TG community. Please help us keep it up to date and accurate, if you have new information to add, or know of errors that need to be fixed, e-mail us at TGE@tg2tg.org.
 Support Groups
Central Illinois Gender Association
PO Box 182
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-9918
Information on gender dysphoria, public speakers available. 
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Chi, Tri-Ess
PO Box 40
Wood Dale, IL 60191-0040
(708) 383-1677
http://members.aol.com/chitriess/trisss/chimain.htm
chitriess@aol.com
Social activities & support for CDs, wives, and girlfriends.
Chicago Gender Society
PO Box 578005
Chicago, IL 60657
(708) 863-7714
http://www.transgender.org/tg/cgs/cgsmain.html
Social and educational support group.
Diversity Transgender Support Group
610 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 857-3050
TG support group.
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Illinois Boyz
(217) 367-1033 (Nick)
tsplendor@prairienet.org
A local Chapter of American Boyz. Support and resources for female-to-male transgendered persons.
Outpost Gender Group
123 W. Church
Champaign, IL 61825
(217) 359-5113
Discussion/support group focusing on gender issues.
QC Group
PO Box 1534
Davenport, IA 52809
(319) 323-5492
Meets in Rock Island, IL
Sunday Society
PO Box 478850
Chicago, IL 60647
(312) 486-3125
Transsexual support organization.
The Living Circle 
The Manor of St. Joseph's Hospital
2913 N. Commonwealth, Rooms 512-514 (Surf at Sheridan)
(773) 539-9673 or (773) 665-3283
An interfaith spirituality center for the Transgendered, Bisexual, Lesbian, and Gay Community and their Friends. Meets weekly on Fridays at 7:30PM.
Transgender Outreach and Support
PO Box 441
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-1033 (message)
http://www.prairienet.org/tsplendor/
tsplendor@prairienet.org
Support and social group for all Trans people.
T*SO
Champaign/Urbana, IL
(217) 328-4469
http://www.prairienet.org/~star/tgso.html
star@prairienet.org
Support for the significant partners of transgendered persons.
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 Political Action Groups
It's Time, Illinois!
PO Box 33
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 535-1506
http://members.aol.com/jgaleckas/iti/itihome.htm
ItsTimeIL@aol.com
Advocacy for gender legal rights and acceptance.
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 Therapists
Ronald B. Baron, MD
2120 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
(708) 432-7007
Private practice of psychiatry, Medical psychotherpay; sex therapy; psychiatric consultations.
Randi Ettner, PhD
1214 Lake Street
Evanston, Illinois 60201
(708) 328-3433
Clinical psychologist specializing in gender dysphoria, and professionally associated  with Eugene Schrang MD in Wisconsin.
Susan Joy Johnson, Psy.D.
1241 W. Bedford Dr.
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 705-9335
Sjjpsyd@aol.com
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice providing psychotherapy for individuals or couples dealing with gender issues.
Beatriz Ledesma, MEd.; M.A.A.T.; R.M.T.; LCPC
1242 W. Winnemac St.
Chicago IL 60640
(312) 506-2772 ext. 224
Bilingual (Spanish-English)- bicultural clinical counselor, art therapist and Reiki master teacher who specializes in gender dysphoria, pre-and postoperative counseling for transition and beyond.
Michael Levins, Ph.D.
19815 Governors Hwy., Flossmoor, Ill 60422
(708) 798-2490
and 8760 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462
License clinical psychologist with nearly 20 years experience working with transsexuals.
Dr. Wanda Sedoughi
Good Samartan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
(630) 852-9220
Theripist (Gender and Otherwise)
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Dr. Linda Wetherbe
Wildwood/Grayslake, IL
(847) 223-6123
liwetherebe@netwurx.net
Theraputic Services -  Gender issues. Works with Gender related issues on an Individual, Group or Partner Basis.
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 Medical Services
Dr. William Bayer
Mona Kea Medical Park
Carol Stream, IL
(630) 668-3210
Endocrinologist
Dr. Raymond Konior
1 S. 224 Summit Av., Suite 310
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
(630) 932-9690
Plastic Surgeon
Kenneth L. Stein
414 N. Orleans, Suite 209
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 828-0060
FTM Top surgery, using keyhole and double incision.
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 Electrology, Etc.
Suzanne Anderer
28 East Lincoln Highway
Frankfort, Illinois
(815) 469-0050
(708) 429-5800
A.E.A. Board Certified Teacher/Lecturer Electrologist
Bodyworks Electrolysis
2618 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago IL 60659
(773) 508-1500
Anesthesia available, free parking, private appointments. Specialize in the T.G. community.
Sandy Carbone
South Side Electrologist.
Alsip, IL
(708) 448-1605
http://members.aol.com/sandizap/e1/zap1.html
Appointments only. Good and reasonable. Works out of a Doctors office and uses sterilized equipment.
Dermal Arts Studio. 
Quality Electrolysis by Sheila
8319 N. Kimball Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-4687
By appointment only.  Transgender client our specialty.  In practice over seven years.
Kelly Inc. Electrolysis
1145 Westgate, Suite 201
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 386-GONE (4663)
Hours: by appointment only
Kelly Morrisy, CPE, is the owner and has several employees and four rooms. Her business card states, "We specialize in female impersonators and the transgendered community."
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 Legal Aid
No listings available at this time
 TG Friendly Nightspots
The Baton
436 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 
Female Impersonator Shows.
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Berlin
954 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL
(773) 348-4975
A Gay Men's club that is TG-friendly. They hold "Drag Races" on the first Sunday of the month.
Crobar
1543 N. Kingsbury
Chicago, IL 
(312) 413-7000
Dance music club, best Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 pm - 4 am
El Gato Negro
1461 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 
(312) 472-9353
A tavern with dancing. Spanish-language T* cabaret on Sunday nights.
Fusion
3631 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 
(773) 975-6622
Dance music club, best on Friday nights until 4 a.m. and Saturday nights until 5 a.m. 
Hunters
1932 E. Higgins
Elk Grove, IL 60007
(847) 439-8840
Dancing, Drinks, Gay, Noisy and crowded but tg's are welcome.
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JR'S
325 20th Street
Rock Island, IL. 
Large nightclub and showbar that regularly offers drag reviews on Sundays.
Legacy 21
3042 W. Irving Park
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment, Drinks, Gay/Les
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Maneuvers & Co.
118 E. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL
(815) 727-7069
Open 8PM - 2 AM Sun. thru Thur, 8PM - 3AM Fri and Sat. Popular Thur, Fri, and Sat. Catering to the community and those who understand.
Nutbush
7201 Franklin
Forest Park, IL
(708) 366-5117
A Gay Men's club  that holds periodic Drag events. Call for details.
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The Office
513 E. State, Rockford, IL
(815) 965-0344
The oldest continuously gay-owned bar in the state. Mixed gay, lesbian, drag bar. Most of the drag/transgender community seems to congregate in the downstairs bar after 10 pm on Fridays and Saturday. 
Rhumba
3631 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
Mixed-crowd restaurant occupying the space that once was Vortex's (now Fusion's) front bar. There is no direct entrance from the restaurant to the night club; diners must exit and walk around to the club.
Roscoe's
3354 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
(773) 281-3355
A Gay Men's bar that has Drag shows on weekends. TG-friendly any night of the week.
Sidetrack
3349 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
(773) 477-9189
A TG-friendly Gay Men's club. It is directly across the street from Roscoe's.
Spin
3200 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
(773) 327-7711
A mixed Gay/Straight dance club that is TG-friendly.
Temptations
10235 W. Grand Ave.
Franklin Park, IL 
(847) 455-0008
Disco, Drinks, Gay/Les, the CGS/Tri-Ess home away from home.
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