Champaign County Library Competitors

Since 1873, Chicago Public Library (CPL) has encouraged lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through innovative services and programs, as well as cutting-edge technology. Through its 80 locations, the Library provides free access to a rich collection of materials, both physical and digital, and presents the highest quality author discussions, exhibits and programs for children, teens and adults. CPL received the Social Innovator Award from Chicago Innovation Awards; won a National Medal for Library Services from the Institute for Museum and Library Services; was named the first-ever winner of the National Summer Learning Association’s Founder’s Award in recognition of its Summer Learning Challenge; and was ranked number one in the U.S., and third in the world, by an international study of major urban libraries conducted by the Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf in Germany. For more information, visit chipublib.org.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Illinois Secretary of State Police is to enforce the Statutes and Administrative Code, as administered by the Secretary of State, providing specialized investigations and protective services to all those who live, work and conduct business in Illinois. Vision Statement: The Illinois Secretary of State Police is committed to conducting skilled investigations aimed at protecting the public against identity theft and fraud as it relates to documents involving driver’s licenses, ID cards, and vehicle titles and registrations. We strive to provide safety to persons traveling the Illinois roadways and professional protective service to those within the State Capitol Complex and Secretary of State facilities. We will continue to evolve as the unique police department we are, and as a leader amongst law enforcement agencies nationwide performing our duties at the highest ethical standards possible

Located in Champaign, Illinois, the Champaign Public Library connects our community with the power of knowledge, the world of culture and ideas, and the joy of reading. We support the essential role of reading for success in life and work, the need for easy and equal access to lifelong learning, and the value of enriching and inspiring experiences.