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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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Here's your opportunity to register to vote before the 2026 election year!
The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas will have voter registrars on hand to complete your registration on the dates and locations listed below. Please bring two forms of identification, one with your current address.
  • Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM - Noon -- Rolling Meadows Library
  • Monday, September 15, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM -- Palatine Library
  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM -- Schaumburg Library
  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM -- Barrington Library

Navigating Media and Finding Reliable Sources


Monday, September 29, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 6019

Join Daily Herald Opinion Editor Jim Slusher as he explores the expanding and complex media landscape. With 25 years of experience, Slusher will share insights on finding trustworthy news sources and spotting bias in a world of information overload.


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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Defend Democracy Drop-in:
Illinois General Assembly VETO Session, The Clean Slate Act (SB1784) and Wetlands Protection Act (HB3596)

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7-8 pm

Palatine Public Library

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

for a discussion of

Culpability

  By Bruce Holsinger

 

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:30 AM

Palatine Public Library


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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.
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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.