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CORAL to March in State Fair Twilight Parade

Written by ACHR Staff on August 15, 2010 – 11:29 pm -

The Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL) and its Rainbow Flag Corps will once again participate in the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade on Thursday, Aug. 12 in Springfield.

 The corps has participated in the parade for several years and has garnered applause and a parade award over the years.

 In a related item, CORAL is sponsoring an ice cream social at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the home of Buff and Jerry, 2810 S. State St. in Springfield. Tickets are $10 (available at the door).

 CORAL is a not-for-profit volunteer group that facilitates networking for Central Illinois Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered communities, their families, friends, and interest groups that support them.

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Central Illinois Bi Women moves to Facebook

Written by ACHR Staff on August 15, 2010 – 10:56 pm -

The site for the Central Illinois Bi Women social group has moved to Facebook.  A public-facing page is available to introduce yourself and contact the administrator for access to the private site.  You must have a Facebook account and be signed in to see either page.  If you have any questions or would like to join the group, please send an e-mail to cibw_fb@hotmail.com or info@achr-il.com.

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New LGBTQ Youth Project in Bloomington/Normal

Written by ACHR Staff on June 29, 2010 – 11:37 pm -

A new youth project aimed at GLBTQ young people between the ages of 14 and 23 is coming to Bloomington/Normal.

The Me, Myself & I Youth Project is dedicated to educating and empowering Bloomington-Normal’s GLBTQ youth and their straight allies in a safe and diverse environment. Read more »

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