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Central Illinois LGBTQ History Project: Martha Miller Interview

SPRINGFIELD, IL (May 17, 2021) - CORAL has completed the second interview in the LGBTQ Historical Interview Series. This collaboration...

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CORAL Participates in NPR Illinois Spring Drive

SPRINGFIELD, IL (May 1, 2021) - The Coalition of Rainbow Alliances is partnering with NPR Illinois in support of their 2021 Spring Drive....

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Volunteers Needed: Historical Interviews Project

SPRINGFIELD, IL (March 29, 2021) - The Coalition Of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL), is recording historical interviews. Our mission is to...

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Central Illinois LGBTQ Historical Interview Series Launches

SPRINGFIELD, IL (December 27, 2020) - CORAL has started a new collaboration with the Illinois Eagle to collect, curate, and share...

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Statement in Support of Trans Healthcare

SPRINGFIELD, IL (December 13, 2020) - The Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL) believes that health care is a fundamental human right...

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CORAL Takes Thanksgiving Micro (Pantry That Is)

SPRINGFIELD, IL (November 15, 2020) - Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, CORAL will not be able to host the annual Thanksgiving...

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Everyone Counts Pride Drive

SPRINGFIELD, IL (June 20, 2020) - It's a tradition that the Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL) holds a Pride Picnic every June. This...

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Ritz 2020 Postponed

SPRINGFIELD, IL (March, 15, 2020) - Following pronouncements from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease...

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CORAL Hosts First Annual Community Forum

SPRINGFIELD, IL (February 10, 2020) - In early 2019, the Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL) applied for and received a grant from the...

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Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Project Proceeding

SPRINGFIELD, IL (December 30, 2019) - In the spring of 2019, CORAL committed to support Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center in...

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World AIDS Day Memorial Service

SPRINGFIELD, IL (December 1, 2019) - First Church of Brethren, Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center, Phoenix Center, Heartland MCC and...

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2019 Thanksgiving Dinner

SPRINGFIELD, IL (November 24, 2019) - The 2019 Thanksgiving Dinner returned to Lincoln Park Pavilion on Saturday, November 23rd at 5:00...

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2nd Annual Decatur Pride

DECATUR, IL (October, 7, 2019) - The 2nd annual Decatur Pride festival was held in Decatur Central Park on October 5th, 2019. CORAL was...

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AIDS Memorial Labyrinth Dedication

SPRINGFIELD, IL (September 22, 2019) - The AIDS Memorial Labyrinth, constructed in Lincoln Park, was dedicated on September 21, 2019....

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2019 Pride Picnic

SPRINGFIELD, IL (June 23, 2019) - The 2019 Pride Picnic was held at its usual place at Lincoln Park, Shelter 4, at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday,...

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2019 Springfield Pridefest

SPRINGFIELD, IL (May 21, 2019) - Springfield Pridefest held their 9th annual celebration on May 18th, 2019. The festivities included live...

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CORAL Receives Community Partnership Award

SPRINGFIELD, IL (May 20, 2019) - Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center held their annual meeting on May 20th. At this meeting, the...

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CORAL 'Proud and Strong' at the Ritz

SPRINGFIELD, IL (April 1, 2019) - The Ritz 'Proud and Strong' was presented by CORAL on March 30, 2019 at The Crowne Plaza. The Ritz is a...

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