In Illinois it is not generally a violation to be nude in public. BUT, every locality had an ordinance some how limiting or banning public nudity and, the catchall violation is Disorderly Conduct. For example, the beaches in Chicago are subject to a local city ordinances banning public nudity. It is a fine only offence but refuse to comply and get ready for a trip to the station. Indecent exposure state law has a an element of he offense, lewd conduct for sexual arousal or gratification. So unless you are doing somethin which is obviously sexual, you are not in violation. Remember, police can still ask you to cover up, and unless you are willing to challenge them in court you should obey. Illinois State Beach used to tolerate nudity however they now have a local rule banning nudity.
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- JO
JohnOct 9, 2021Much the same in California. There are laws against "lewd and lascivious behavior," but interpretation is left to the people who may or may not want to enforce it. Some consider any display of nudity to be an infraction, others don't, but there is no law protecting non-sexual nudity.
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Stone AndyOct 10, 2021[quote]In Illinois it is not generally a violation to be nude in public. BUT, every locality had an ordinance some how limiting or banning public nudity and, the catchall violation is Disorderly Conduct. For example, the beaches in Chicago are subject to a local city ordinances banning public nudity. [/quote] A friend who lives by Hollywood Beach in Chicago tells me that nude sunbathing there is common, but only between 10 AM and 2 PM on weekdays when school is in session. The concern seems to be that school age kids don't see any naked adults, otherwise people don't care. And it's not just nude sunbathing, but also walking to the water and taking a dip in Lake Michigan. No sexual behavior however. That seems to be the local unwritten laws.ReactReply - MEMemberOct 10, 2021
What is the most loyal place in the US in terms of nudity? Is any place where you can feel safe and free? I mean in your propery or at some park, forest, or hiking trail?
ReactReply - SAStone AndyOct 11, 2021[quote]What is the most loyal place in the US in terms of nudity? Is any place where you can feel safe and free? I mean in your propery or at some park, forest, or hiking trail?[/quote] Laws in the US are complicated and can exist at the national, state and local level. Many are enforced at the discretion of the authorities who would treat, for example, a lone naked hiker differently than an orgy near a Bible camp. This makes it difficult to feel safe and free without knowing the area well.ReactReply
- BObobOct 11, 2021
i bet if anyone looked up the laws in South Dakota , it would scare them halfway into tomorrow ! Typical Repukian's conservative state,
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FullSunOct 12, 2021Not that it affects me, but I wonder if those laws in Kentucky you posted could be overturned as discriminatory since they clearly state that its regarding males through the use of the words his and he.
ReactReply - JOJohnOct 13, 2021
I don't think so. In legalese, "he" or "him" can refer to either sex. It's what my old English teacher said: "The masculine embraces the feminine."
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Cougar01Aug 17, 2022Illinois Beach SP used to be a good place for being nude on the beach or naked walks in the woods, especially south of the conservation area boundary marker. The Rangers enforced the no nudity pretty regularly and first timers got a verbal cover up warning and they took down your info. Second time it was a trip to the Zion or Winthrop Harbor PD to pay your fine for indecent exposure. Didn't want the third time because that was citation and court date for lewd and lascivious, bigger fine and/or a few months in the Lake County lockup.
Cook County Forest Preserve District usually went for the lewd and lascivious right away with the hand cuffs and whole big deal. Never had to deal with that but knew several guys who did. They got caught up in sting operations for cruising, not just a pleasant nature walk alone in the woods.
I lived next to the woods and had no problems going for daily nude walks early in the morning or late at night for many years. Its all timing and how much textile foot traffic to expect and know your way around so not to get lost. I just had to be careful if I crossed the bike trail to get all the way down to the river. Did it a few times but always in the summer under cover of heavy undergrowth and full leaves on the trees.
Otherwise some public places have caretakers that have their own interpretation of the law, one cemetery worker chased me out as far as the forest preserve on foot and threaten to call the Police while another time a different guy just waved and kept going past in his pickup truck.
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JimAug 18, 2022I think I still have to learn the area more. The land behind the house has a great opportunity to start a walk through to the neighborhood. The homes are away from the road so maybe no cameras. Then a trail to a major road. But I have heard of the cougar citing closer to the mtn. And those stupid rattlesnakes are worrying me at night. But I am starting a plan that should work. It may get a good hike going at night.
ReactReply - COCougar01Aug 18, 2022
The cougar was seen south of me a few weeks ago by the canyon road. I worry about snakes and scorpions too at night, was thinking about a head lamp rather than carry a flashlight. The disc golf course is open late and the back nine behind the substation is perfect for strip frisbee, can't be seen from the road.
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Tom DAug 18, 2022[quote]The cougar was seen south of me a few weeks ago by the canyon road. I worry about snakes and scorpions too at night, was thinking about a head lamp rather than carry a flashlight. The disc golf course is open late and the back nine behind the substation is perfect for strip frisbee, can't be seen from the road.[/quote] Can you play shirtless on the course? I know that playing Frisbee other than golf is often done shirtless. Would you take something off if you win or lose? Since you like to be minimally dressed, either way you probably would be naked fairly quickly!ReactReply - COCougar01Aug 23, 2022
Pretty much an empty lot the city put up some baskets on. I've walked it shirtless (and naked) a few times already, it's just desert and scrubby bushes. I wear pretty minimal clothing to start so I would be nude quickly, last time at the course I just had on a pair of cut offs!
ReactReply - JIJimAug 23, 2022
I have two frisbees
ReactReply - TDTom DAug 23, 2022[quote]Pretty much an empty lot the city put up some baskets on. I've walked it shirtless (and naked) a few times already, it's just desert and scrubby bushes. I wear pretty minimal clothing to start so I would be nude quickly, last time at the course I just had on a pair of cut offs![/quote] Still curious if you would remove clothing as a reward for winning or forfeit for losing!ReactReply
- COCougar01Aug 24, 2022
Whoever lost the hole removes one item of clothing. So basically, I would tee off on the next hole completely naked by those rules!
ReactReply - COCougar01Aug 24, 2022
Need to set up a game one evening then.
ReactReply - TDTom DAug 24, 2022[quote]Whoever lost the hole removes one item of clothing. So basically, I would tee off on the next hole completely naked by those rules![/quote] Assuming you lost the first hole.ReactReply
- JIJimAug 24, 2022
I think this is going to be a fun game. But after we all lose the hole what are we going to lose at next.
ReactReply - COCougar01Aug 24, 2022
Play to win on the front 9 that can be seen from the road and play to lose on the back 9 behind the substation is my strategy. Plus, I can't hit the baskets in par anyway. But to be fair I can wear a tee shirt and cutoffs if that helps with the handicap.
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TomAug 24, 2022It would be nice if some farmer that is in to nudist activities would host small groups on the farm.
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It would be nice if some farmer that is in to nudist activities would host small groups on the farm.
ReactReply - TDTom DAug 24, 2022[quote]I think this is going to be a fun game. But after we all lose the hole what are we going to lose at next.[/quote] I have heard of strip games where after you have lost all of your clothing you can bet an item a second time. If you win, you get it back, lose and the person who has it keeps it. Might be difficult getting home if you lost you shorts twice.ReactReply
- TDTom DAug 24, 2022[quote]Play to win on the front 9 that can be seen from the road and play to lose on the back 9 behind the substation is my strategy. Plus, I can't hit the baskets in par anyway. But to be fair I can wear a tee shirt and cutoffs if that helps with the handicap.[/quote] Might need a few more items of clothing in case you have a bad front 9.ReactReply
- JIJimAug 25, 2022
Or you win the clothes and thats what you wear home. But going home naked would be fun.
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