Congratulations Chillicothe Public Library District Winner of Explore More Illinois' Attraction Contest!

Congratulations to Catherine Barnett and the Chillicothe Public Library District for winning the Explore More Illinois attractions contest! Explore More Illinois is an online cultural and recreational pass sponsored by RAILS. It is open to all Illinois public libraries. Catherine had three submissions to the contest that joined Explore More Illinois as new attractions, and her winning submission was the Central Illinois Ballet. Its last show of the 2021-22 season was available on Explore More Illinois, and discounts for its 2022-23 season will be available soon.

As winners of the contest, Chillicothe Public Library District staff will be treated to lunch by The Quipu Group, whose ePass software is used for Explore More Illinois.

Thank you to Quipu and to all of you for your submissions. Seven submissions joined during the designated contest period:

• Chillicothe Public Library District - Cache Bayou
• Chillicothe Public Library District - Central Illinois Ballet
• Chillicothe Public Library District - Soulside Healing Arts
• Flossmoor Public Library - Museum of Broadcast Communication
• Messenger Public Library of North Aurora - Chicago History Museum
• Messenger Public Library of North Aurora - Elgin Symphony Orchestra
• North Suburban Library District (Loves Park) - Volcano Falls

For more information about Explore More Illinois, please visit the Explore More Illinois website or contact Jessica Barnes, RAILS special projects librarian, at jessica.barnes@railslibraries.info or 630.734.5181.

https://exploremoreillinois.org/