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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Cast an Informed Vote!
Attend a Candidate Forum

You can register to vote at these forums! The LWVPA will have voter registrars on hand at each of them. Bring two forms of identification, one of which lists your current address.

REGISTER TO VOTE!

In addition to voter registration opportunities at the LWVPA candidate forums, listed below are additional events we are providing for you to register to vote in time for the November 3rd election. Click on the links for more information.

Voter Registration Event -- Schaumburg Library Main Branch - 9/15/2026

Voter Registration Event -- Schaumburg Library Hoffman Estates Branch - 9/15/2026

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

for a discussion of

The Calamity Club

By Kathryn Stockett

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 11:00 AM

810 Entertainment (formerly Pinstripes) at the Arboretum in South Barrington

More information and registration

Financial Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 6019

Tim Kuntz, CFP® and Luke Mroz of Vantage Point Financial explain how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may affect individuals, families, retirees, and small business owners. Learn about key tax law changes, new planning opportunities, and what these updates could mean for your financial future.

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

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Saturday, October 3, 2026
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Panera Bread
100 W. Higgins Rd. (Arboretum), South Barrington

Meet other members and find our more about LWV of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas

More information and registration

Vision and Voice: Honoring Native American Heritage; Confronting Injustice

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
Trickster Cultural Center, 190 Roselle Rd. Schaumburg, IL

Join other members and their guests for a tour of the Trickster Cultural Center, a Native American inspired dinner, and a presentation by Gina Roxas, Director of the Center.

More information and registration

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.

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

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

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