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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 Revolutionists – A Her-storical Play

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Schaumburg Library – Rasmussen Room
130 S. Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL60193
6:00 PM

Join members for dinner at Phat Phat before the play.
17 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

Separate registration required for dinner and the play (see below):

The Revolutionists – A Her-storical Play: Pre-Event Dinner at Phat Phat - registration

The Revolutionists – A Her-storical Play - registration

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Join LWVPA for Suffs on Broadway in Chicago!


Saturday, July 11, 2026, 2:00 PM
CIBC Theatre, Broadway in Chicago
18 West Monroe Street, Chicago
(Our seats are in the front mezzanine)

Bring your family and friends to see this Tony Award-winning Broadway musical!

Seats are limited so don't delay.

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Exploring Affordable Housing


Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 6019


Speakers Rory Rubin and Richard Koenig discuss affordable housing, the challenges of making it affordable, and potential solutions.


You can choose to attend in-person or watch online on Zoom. Please indicate your preference when registering.


The public is invited to attend.

More information and registration


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

for a discussion of

The First Ladies

  By Marie Benedict

 

Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:30 AM

Barrington Area Library


More information and registration

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

Friday, August 7, 2026, 6:30 PM

 

Wintrust Field

1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193

 

Join us for an exciting night game featuring the Schaumburg Boomers vs. MIssissippi Mud Monsters, followed by a drone show and fireworks lighting up the sky!


More information and ticket purchase


League of Women Voters of Illinois
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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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.