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CORAL Shirts Can Be Bought Online
Springfield, IL (October 19, 2023) For anyone who has been at an event, function, or activity for which CORAL members have been present,...


CORAL's Treasurer, April Poole, Recognized by State of Illinois
Springfield, IL (June 21, 2023)A Springfield leader who works to facilitate networking for the LGBTQ community was honored at a Pride...


Pride Night Hits It Out of the Ballpark
Springfield, IL (June 22, 2023) It couldn’t have been a better night to take one’s self out to the ball game as CORAL hosted Pride Night...


Forty-one Years Later, CORAL's Pride Picnic Still Going Strong
Springfield, IL (June 17, 2023) On a beautiful Summer afternoon, CORAL celebrated their 41st year of putting on their annual Pride Picnic....


Juneteenth Brings CORAL to the Streets
Springfield, IL (June 17, 2023) For the second year, CORAL was present for Juneteenth’s annual parade as the event grows each year. ...


CORAL Addresses Latest Area Hate Speech with Letter from President
Dear CORAL Members, One would have to be hiding under a rock to not see that the LGBTQ community is being attacked on all sides as of...


"Coffee With a Cop" Is a Good Beginning
Springfield, IL (June 5, 2023) If you enjoy an early morning outing that includes hot java and good conversation, then Stella Coffee &...


Logan County Pridefest Enjoys a Third Year
Lincoln, IL (June 3, 2023) Logan County Pride had much to be proud of as they presented their third Pridefest this Saturday, June 3rd...


It's Pride Month So Bring On the Flags
Springfield, IL (June 1, 2023) For the LGBTQ community, June has been our month to recognize the pride of who we are and how far we’ve...


Springfield Pridefest 2023 Comes with Great Weather and Turnout
Springfield, IL (May 20, 2023) As the saying goes, “If you build it, they will come,” Springfield Pridefest built an incredible...


CORAL and BCBS Join Forces to Offer Food to the Needy
Springfield, IL (May, 13, 2023) Blue Cross Blue Shield and CORAL came together at the YMCA from 10:00 a.m. to noon on May 13th to pass...


Habitat for Humanity Has a Great Day for a Walk
Springfield, IL (April 23, 2023) While there may have been a brisk breeze blowing through the neighborhood, it was a bright sunny day for...


The Ritz "Together Building Community" Wrap Up
Springfield, IL (March 25, 2023) CORAL is happy to announce that this year’s Ritz event was definitely a successful evening of gayety and...


NPR's Community Voices Features Interview with CORAL in Preparation for The Ritz
Springfield IL (March 15, 2023)CORAL had the pleasure of meeting with NPR's Vanessa Ferguson, Community Voices Production Coordinator for...


CORAL Recognizes Women's History Month
Springfield, IL (February 27, 2023) In honor of Women’s History Month, CORAL will be highlighting a woman who changed history for the...


AgeLinc/PrideLinc Have Great Turnout for their Annual Mardi Gras
Springfield, IL (February 25, 2023) Fat Tuesday may have been earlier in the week but Saturday was the day to join AgeLinc/PrideLinc for...


APL Receives Another Visit From CORAL
Springfield, IL (February 19, 2023) CORAL can now say their visits to the APL are working like a fine-oiled machine as this will be their...


CORAL Provides Scholarship to Two Students
Springfield, IL (February 12, 2023) At CORAL’s February 12th membership meeting, a proposal to provide funding for two students to attend...


CORAL to Honor Black History Month
Springfield IL (February 1, 2023) Every February, Black History Month serves as a reminder of those Black politicians, activists,...


Meet & Greet Sees New and Old Faces
Springfield, IL (January 18, 2023) CORAL held it’s first meet & greet event at Stella Coffee & Tea from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. this...
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