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

for a discussion of

The Briar Club

  By Kate Quinn

 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10:30 AM

Barrington Area Library


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Restorative Justice


Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 6019

The program will focus primarily on restorative justice through a moderated discussion led by Tauya Forst, J.D., M.S., and Richard Forst, J.D., Professors of Criminal and Justice Studies at the College of DuPage.


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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No Kings III: “A king is only a king if we bow down.”

We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.


Optional Breakfast: Village Inn

Address: 270 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Separate checks: provided

 

OR

Meet at Village Inn at 11:45 AM to march to Volunteer Plaza/Clocktower

 

Rally: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location of Rally: Volunteer Plaza / Clock Tower, 300 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067

Accessibility: Mainly flat ground. No stairs or steps.

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Pillars of Democracy: Unite and Rise
Dinner, Exhibit Viewing and Artist Presentation
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Join other members for an optional dinner, followed by a viewing of a traveling exhibit at the Schaumburg Library and a talk by the artist. Separate registration is required for the dinner and the presentation. 

Click below for more information and registration.

  • Pillars of Democracy: Unite and Rise -- Artist Presentation

  • Pillars of Democracy: Pre-Event Dinner at El Mero Mero and Exhibit Viewing

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    IMMIGRATION
    LWV position on immigration: The League believes that immigration policies should promote reunification of immediate families; meet the economic, business and employment needs of the United States; and be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises.

    Click HERE for resources that may be of interest to people in our community.

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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.