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Springfield, IL (October 25, 2025) Since 2011, CORAL has been a proud supporter of the Phoenix Center’s annual Fall Gayla and looked forward to attending every year.  With their silent auctions, entertainment, and a brief moment to socialize with those we may not see but once a year, it has always been a memorable event to gather and enjoy.  With all the transitioning and change the Phoenix Center has seen in the past year, this year’s event proved to be an opportunity to see

While the days may be getting shorter and the temps lower, one might think it’s time to consider hibernation, but there is still much that can be done to keep yourself going in the month of November.  On November 7 th , the Phoenix Center will be holding their annual Fall Gayla at Erin’s Pavillion at Southwind Park beginning at 5:30 p.m.  While the event will have its usual dinner and silent auction, they are introducing a dueling piano performance for their entertainment thi

Another busy couple of weeks for those looking for activities.  Let’s go through them. If you thought Pridefest celebrations were over...

Springfield IL (September 5, 2025) CORAL found itself in unfamiliar territory Friday evening at the Hoogland Theater when they were...

Springfield, IL (August 23, 2025) While Marsha P Johnson’s birthday was on Sunday, August 24 th , she would have been happy to celebrate...

Springfield, IL – As we head into another comfortable week of early Fall, now is the time to really get out and about to enjoy it.  And,...

(Springfield IL) For those still looking for something to do, it might just come down to whether you want to deal with the heat or enjoy...

Recently, it was heard by someone that there’s nothing to do in the area and they were bored with the LGBTQ community after June.  That...

Springfield, IL (June 28, 2025) The morning may have begun with some wet pavement but that was simply Mother Nature’s way of “cleaning...

Springfield, IL (June 14, 2025) In its 43rd year of holding this event, CORAL celebrated Pride with a rare comfortable day and a wide...

June 14, 2025 (Springfield, IL) It may have begun as a wet morning but that didn’t stop the celebration of freedom for Juneteenth on...

Lincoln, IL (June 7, 2025) While it was a rainy, wet afternoon on Saturday, June 7th, that didn’t drown the excitement and attendance for...

Jacksonville, IL (May 31, 2025) In only their fifth year of celebrating pride, Jacksonville Pride has seen their event grow every year. ...

Springfield, IL (May 17, 2025) Marking fifteen years since it’s advent, Springfield Pridefest knocked it out of the Y-block this year...

Springfield IL (March 15, 2025) While this may be a bit delayed, it is hopefully worth the wait.  CORAL is so very proud of the...

Springfield, IL (April 5, 2025) Drag was the word this weekend beginning on Friday evening.  CORAL had the pleasure of spending each...

Springfield, IL (December 14, 2024) While there has been much confusion over the years that this is a CORAL event, the Brothers & Sisters...

Present: Roz Stein, Bert Morton, Candice Clodfelter, Mike Johnson, Rex Schadow, Tiffany Lapp, and Brian Sylvester Springfield IL...

Peoria, Illinois (December 7, 2024) Acorn Equality’s annual breakfast was this Saturday back at their original location from 25 years ago...

Steven Spearie     Springfield State Journal- Register   Springfield IL (November 26, 2024) Jonna J. Cooley, who had been with the ...