Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice reform is a crucial issue and members of the League of Women Voters of Illinois, on a state and local level, have been studying the issue in preparation for an update of our criminal justice positions. This year, the LWV of the Palatine Area held a number of informative meetings and presentations to educate members and the public about various aspects of the issue. Click below to read more about the topic or view recordings of the presentations.
Members of the LWV of the Palatine Area who would like to participate in our upcoming Criminal Justice Consensus Meetings should visit our CALENDAR for meeting dates/times and registration.
If you have thought about running for office, a good place to start is your local governing boards (school districts, library, park district, community college). These boards have a great impact on your day-to-day life and need capable, public-minded people to serve on them. To be included on the April 6, 2021 ballot for local offices, you need to gather petition signatures and then file the petitions between December 14  –  21, 2020. For more information, click HERE for the State of Illinois 2021 Candidate’s Guide. To find out about specific offices that will be up for election, contact the governing board(s) of interest to you.
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Voters: Thank you for casting your ballots in record numbers! Regardless of the outcome, this election was a wonderful example of democracy in action. And it was not just a choice for President. As you saw on your ballots, there were choices for federal and state legislators, officials, and judges, as well as referenda -- all extremely important decisions to be made. Coming up early next year, there will be more choices for you to make on the local level. These local offices have a large impact on your day-to-day lives and deserve careful consideration. Please visit our website for updates on upcoming elections. The closeness of so many of this year’s races underscores how important it is for you to vote and encourage others to do so. Please keep up the momentum and continue to make your voices heard!
Join us for a Virtual Wine Tasting on December 4th!

We're all home during COVID, so let's get together and have some fun--even if it's virtual.  Whether home with your household or with a few of your "Quaranteam" friends, join us and support LWV of the Palatine Area.

For Just $75, Your Party Pack Includes:
  •  4 bottles of wine (2 red/2 white) from D'Vine Wine in Palatine
  • 4 pieces of extraordinary chocolates from Morkes Chocolates in Palatine 
  • A variety of food pairing suggestions from D'Vine Wine
  • HIlarious 2020 cocktail party napkins for a few chuckles while you're sampling

ALL delivered right to your door no later than Wednesday December 2nd!!
And, There's More...

For just $25, sign up for 6 gift basket drawings--each basket valued at no less than $50 (10 baskets will be given away) 
(Baskets include Lincoln Park Zoo Adopt an Animal and more,  A Cozy Reading Basket with several books you'll want to check out, A Family Game Night Basket, Happy Everything Holiday Party Basket, and more...)

Zoom with us at 6 pm on December 4, 2020!

Live wine tasting with Roberta of D'Vine Wine in Palatine

Short Sheroes presentation with stories of  amazing women throughout history

REGISTER TODAY  (NOTE: Registration deadline is 11/29/2020)
Proposed constitutional amendment to establish a graduated income tax

Learn about the proposed constitutional amendment that will be the first item on your November 3 ballot.
There is a lot of information about this state income tax that may leave you wondering: just what are the facts?
We want you to know why the League of Women Voters supports this amendment. READ MORE
VOTE ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 3, 2020!
Why you should vote:
It's election day! Your options for mail-in ballots or in-person voting on 11/3/2020: