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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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Misinformation:
Inadvertently sharing false information without the intent to harm.

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

for a discussion of

Resistance Women
by Jennifer Chiaverini

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 10:30 AM

Palatine Public Library


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Post-Election Update


Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 6019

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas and various local libraries are proud to present a post-election update featuring WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek, who will speak about life after the election, the election results, and what we can expect from the upcoming four years.


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


The public is invited to attend.

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MEMBERS: Bring a guest and attend our All-Member Meeting immediately preceding the Post-Election Update Civic Awareness Program.

All-Member Meeting: LWVPAlive in 2025


Tuesday, January 28, 5:30 - 6:45 PM

Schaumburg Township Library

Adult Classroom on 2nd Floor

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Defend Democracy Drop-in:
THE DISCLOSE ACT

Tuesday, FEBRUARY 11, 2025, 6-7 pm

Barrington Area Library

Attend this meeting to learn more about the Disclose Act, a proposed campaign finance reform bill, and actions you can take to support its passage.

More information and registration

 

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.