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After Workers Unionize, Four Decade-Old Gay Nightclub Berlin Closes In Chicago

  • Berlin, an iconic nightclub that has been at the heart of Chicago’s LGBT nightlife for nearly four decades, has shuttered its doors.
  • The announcement of Berlin Nightclub’s closure on Nov. 21, marked the end of an era for the LGBT community in Chicago.
  • The closure follows a heated labor dispute triggered by the recent unionization of the nightclub’s workforce, leading to heightened tensions.
  • Southport Corridor Chicago reported on the closure, noting the impact Berlin has had on shaping the city’s cultural and social landscape since its establishment in 1983.
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