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The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas
encourages informed and active participation in government, and works to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to all persons sixteen years of age and older.

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"We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate."
Attributed to Thomas Jefferson

An important election is coming up on November 5, 2024. Make sure you are one of the people whose voice is heard.

Check your registration and/or register to vote

Click HERE for detailed voting information.


EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN! Click below for early voting locations in Cook and Lake Counties.

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Learn more about your choices in the upcoming election.
Click below to watch a video of recent candidate forums.

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Disinformation:
Intentionally sharing false information with the intent to harm.


The proliferation of misinformation and disinformation has emerged as a significant threat to our democratic processes and informed decision-making of the electorate. Learn more about this issue and what you can do to fight mis- and disinformation by clicking HERE.
View a presentation on the topic:

Gun Violence Prevention


Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193

The Schaumburg Library in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas will be continuing with their Civic Awareness Series, focusing this time on gun violence prevention. The topic will be explored through the lens of domestic violence and the social and economic circumstances that often lead to it.


You can choose to attend in-person or watch online on Zoom. Please indicate your preference when registering. The public is invited to attend.

More information and registration


Members: Attend an All Member Meeting before the presentation. Information will be provided about a Gun Violence Study being conducted by LWV of Illinois. For more information, click HERE.


Join LWVPA Book Club Facilitators Marilyn McCarty-Fulton, Lana Brozik and Mary Pat Fontana

for a discussion of

American Dirt

by Jeanine Cummins

 

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 10:30 AM

Palatine Public Library



More information and registration

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In a typical year, LWV of the Palatine Area:

  • Sponsors or co-sponsors candidate forums
  • Holds voter registration drives in a wide variety of locations
  • Hosts or co-hosts public programs related to the environment, voting, immigration, criminal justice, election issues and other important topics
  • Hosts books discussions, field trips and social events
  • Works to improve our democracy by contacting legislators, writing postcards and letters, and joining rallies


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The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington, and Schaumburg Areas is a nonpartisan political organization and does not support any political party or candidate.