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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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The next election in Illinois will take place on March 17, 2026. For detailed voter information click HERE.


Important Dates for the March 17 Illinois Primary Election:
December 17, 2025: First day to apply for a vote by mail ballot.

February 5, 2026: First day to vote early or by mail.

February 17, 2026: Last day for regular (paper) voter registration.

February 18, 2026: First day of grace period for in-person voter registration and voting at election authority and early voting sites; continues through Election Day.

March 1, 2026: Last day for online voter registration. Grace period registration is still available at election authority and early voting sites.

March 12, 2026: Last day for election authority to receive vote by mail applications.

March 17, 2026: Primary Election Day! Polls are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.


Help your community and sign up to be a poll worker! Click HERE for more information and signup.
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LAND OF IMMIGRANTS: WE'RE STRONGER TOGETHER

All LWVPA members and their guests are invited to attend our All Members Meeting as we launch Unite and Rise for Democracy, a national LWV initiative.https://www.lwv.org/uniteandrise  

 

Date:  Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time:  6:30 -8:30 PM (Doors will open 6:15 PM.)
Location:  Palatine Library, Room 1, 700 N. North Ct., Palatine, IL  60067


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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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Navigating Challenging Conversations


Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 6019

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Braver Angels hosts a workshop to help you learn to navigate difficult conversations. Learn to disagree accurately and respectfully while welcoming opportunities to engage and work with those of differing opinions.


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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Let's Talk About Immigration

 

Thursday, November 20, 2025, prior to the Civic Awareness Series at 7:00 PM
5:30 PM- 6:45 PM
Schaumburg Township District Library

 

Light Dinner Provided

 

Following up on our All Member Meeting on Nov. 4 focusing on Immigration, we invite members who are interested in this topic to attend a follow-up discussion, prior to the Civic Awareness Series. You do not need to have attended the November 4 meeting to participate.

More information and registration  (NOTE: Members, you must log in to view details and register for this event.)

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League of Women Voters of Illinois
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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:

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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To find upcoming events hosted by other Leagues, click HERE.

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.