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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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Defend Democracy Drop-in:
Defending the US Department of Education

Monday, June 16, 2025, 6-7 pm

Palatine Public Library

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2025 LWVIL Convention: Stand Up For Democracy!

Friday, June 20, 2025 and Saturday, June 21, 2025
In-person and Virtual Events

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How to Run for Local Office and Why It's Important


Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 6019

The League of Women Voters moderates a panel discussion on the importance of running for local office positions. The panel consists of the former president of the District 211 school board, the former Palatine Village clerk, a Palatine Township Chair, and a Schaumburg Library Board Trustee. After the program, panelists are available for a meet and greet to help answer further questions about getting involved in the local office.


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

Dinner with the President
by Alex Prud'homme

 

Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:30 AM

Palatine Public Library


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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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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.