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The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area, serving the Barrington area, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg, 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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"We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate."
Attributed to Thomas Jefferson

An important election is coming up on November 5, 2024. Make sure you are one of the people whose voice is heard.

Check your registration and/or register to vote.

Click HERE for detailed voting information.

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LWVPA at the Barrington Library Volunteer Connection LIVE
Saturday, April 13, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Stop by the League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area table at the Barrington Library Volunteer Connection LIVE event. Members of the LWVPA will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. Learn about who we are, what we do, and how you can join us in our efforts to encourage informed voting. Drawings for restaurant gift cards will take place at the event.

Registration for this event is not required, but if you would like to receive a reminder, you can register by clicking HERE.

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Join Vicki Martin

LWVPA Book Club Facilitator

 

for a discussion of

How to Know a Person

by David Brooks

 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 11:30 am
Emmett's Brewing Co., 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine
[order from regular menu; separate checks]

A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Road to Character and The Second Mountain.

MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Women in Illinois Politics
Panel Discussion
Held Tuesday, March 12, 2024


Watch a recording of the program

The State of Book Banning
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

More information and registration

These programs are part of the Civic Awareness Series presented by the Schaumburg Library and the League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and are open to the public.

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Members, for more information and registration, click HERE.

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What is RANKED CHOICE VOTING?

Learn about this increasingly popular voting system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. Listed below are links to information about ranked choice voting.


In a typical year, LWV of the Palatine Area:

  • Sponsors or co-sponsors numerous 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


Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events



Missed one of our events?
Watch videos of our past programs and candidate forums.


VIDEOS


Learn More About Affordable Housing in our Area

Housing Matters: The Importance of Stable, Affordable Housing for Communities and What You Can Do


Learn the difference between Fair Housing, Low Income Housing and Affordable Housing, why you should care about it, and what strategies can be employed for increasing and preserving the affordable housing stock in your community.
This program took place on 10/13/2021.

Watch the Video


Watch an Important Video About Voting Rights


Voting Rights: Bringing History Up to Date with a Focus on Illinois


Ami Gandhi and Clifford Helm of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights discuss how voting rights have expanded and narrowed over the last 60+ years, where those rights stand today, and options for action both in Illinois and nationally. This program took place on 11/16/2021.

Watch the Video


Make a difference in your community:
Become a part of the League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area!


The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area is a nonpartisan political organization and does not support any political party or candidate.