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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Join us for a fun evening of
Rock n' Roll Bingo!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 7:00 PM

Hey Nonny
10 S Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL

Your $5 admission fee benefits the LWVPA.

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Schaumburg Boomers Game Fundraiser
August 21, 2025, 6:30 PM

Wintrust Field
1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193

Join LWV members along with their families and friends for a fun evening watching the Schaumburg Boomers play the Gateway Grizzlies! This is a fundraiser jointly sponsored by LWVPA and LWV of the Roselle/Bloomingdale area,

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The National Popular Vote Bill

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 6019

Professor David Faris, an associate professor of political science at Roosevelt University, discusses The National Popular Vote Bill and the Electoral College. Should our voting system evolve as the country grows and changes?

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

for a discussion of

His Truth Is Marching On:
John Lewis and the Power of Hope

By Jon Meacham

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:30 AM

Palatine Public Library

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League of Women Voters of Illinois
Program Videos

Watch videos covering current topics from the LWVIL including the recent Issues Briefing event and the 2025 SCOTUS recap.

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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.

View a presentation on the topic:

Prevent Truth Decay PowerPoint or PDF Version
Nobody's Fool Video

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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His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope

His Truth Is Marching On:
John Lewis and the Power of Hope