Brian Sylvester

Springfield IL (April 26, 2026) While Pridefest season is about to take off, there are a few activities you may want to consider in the meanwhile. On April 27th, author Nico Lang is currently on a book tour for his latest published piece titled “American Teenager” which explains how trans-youth are surviving hate and finding joy in the current environment. Lang will be at First Presbyterian Church at 7:00 p.m. to read excerpts from his book and answer any questions from attendees. Black...

Springfield IL (April 18, 2026) Spring may not have sprung as of yet but the activities are picking up early. If you’re looking for something to do or preparing for the upcoming season, here are but a few activities you can consider. A new group was born a little over a year ago called “Young People’s Group 2.0,” led by David Kohrus. The social group is for members of the LGBTQIA+ and allies aged 18 to 30 years old and they meet at the Lincoln Library on the 2 nd and 4 th Monday’s of every...

Organizations receiving donations are Black Lives Matter, Boys & Girls Club, Central Illinois Foodbank, Garvey Tubman Center, Helping Hands of Springfield, PBJ Springfield, Senior Services of Central Illinois, and Springfield Immigration Advocacy Network. Springfield, IL (January 11, 2026) While CORAL has always attempted to give back to the community as much as it can and 2025 proved to be a year of many donations to organizations and events on a record level. As many may know, the past...