League of Women Voters - Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, & Buffalo Grove

06/06/2026

Come march with us at the BG Pride Parade on Sunday, June 7th. We're in spot 53 this year. Sign up details and more information can be found here
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0449A4A822A1F58-64362212-2026

05/08/2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a special afternoon of service, connection, and community.

Cupcakes & Kindness is more than a volunteer event—it’s a chance to come together across generations and backgrounds to make a meaningful impact right here in our community.

Together, we will prepare fresh salads and bake cupcakes for 40–50 guests of the JOURNEYS STEP Shelter in Palatine, offering not just food, but care, dignity, and welcome.

Bring your children, invite a friend, or come on your own—we’ll have meaningful ways for everyone to participate. At our last gathering, volunteers described the experience as a joyful, interfaith, intergenerational celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. In fact, the inspiration for this event came from an 8-year-old participant who said, “There’s no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon.”

What to expect:
•A hands-on, 90-minute service experience
•Opportunities for all ages to contribute
•A warm, welcoming environment rooted in shared purpose
•A chance to connect with fellow League members and community partners
•This event reflects the League’s commitment to civic engagement in action—showing how small acts of kindness can ripple outward to create real change.
•We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful and memorable afternoon.

Neighbors helping neighbors—one cupcake at a time.

To register:
https://lwvah.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=475848&item_id=2924356

04/03/2026

Bridging the Courthouse and Community

Thursday, April 9 | 7-8:30PM

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Presented as part of the Illinois Judges Association’s statewide Bridging the Courthouse and Community initiative, this program brings the judiciary into direct conversation with the public. Judges John Hock, Ankur Srivastava, and Jack Costello will provide an overview of the Pretrial Fairness Act and discuss how judges are selected in Illinois, followed by an open dialogue addressing questions about the court system and the role of the judiciary.

Presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters AH–MP–BG, including Wheeling, Prospect Heights, Elk Grove Village, and Arlington Heights Memorial Library.

Registration is requested but not required.

Register here:
https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/197202

04/02/2026

03/26/2026

LWV is once again a state and national partner with No Kings

THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 28

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS is a state and national partner of NO KINGS, so wear your League swag. Bring peaceful, nonpartisan signs, flags, and a friend! Signs should contain nonpartisan principled messages, not attack individuals. 

We are rallying to:

Support the Bill of Rights and Reinforce Civil Rights

Oppose government intimidation and federal overreach

Reject Cuts to Essential Services

Government Transparency and Accountability

Support democracy in non-violent and nonpartisan ways at rallies on Saturday, March 28. Join the nationwide rally.

10AM | Arlington Heights

10AM | Buffalo Grove

1PM | MT Prospect

1:30PM | Palatine

3PM | Elk Grove Village

03/24/2026

We invite fellow members of the League of Women Voters to attend the Viator House Village Dinner and stand in solidarity with our neighbors seeking safety and dignity. Viator House of Hospitality provides a safe, supportive home for young asylum-seeking immigrants as they navigate the legal process and build new lives in the U.S., offering education, language support, and community while they await their hearings. As League members committed to immigrant rights and protections through due process and to opposing hate and discrimination—central priorities of our work—we know that building inclusive, compassionate communities is essential to a healthy democracy. Your presence at this event not only supports Viator House’s vital mission, but also reinforces our League’s values in action.

**All tickets include a delicious family-style meal including appetizers, salad, pasta, chicken and dessert. Vegetarian friendly and gluten-free upon request. Cash bar.**

03/08/2026

70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Parallel Event, presented by The League of Women Voters of the United States

Wednesday, March 11 | 1:15-2:45PM ET (12:15-1:45PM CT)

FREE Virtual Event

CLICK TO REGISTER:
https://bic-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w5Rrd4L6R3i2MmRlxmRLWg #/registration

Women and families disproportionately face the worst consequences of grand corruption. When corrupt leaders rob their countries of wealth, child mortality rates increase, access to basic services like healthcare and education are reduced, inequality is exacerbated, violence from repressive governments and organized crime increases, and fundamental trust in institutions erodes. A movement has emerged for an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC) that could fill the enforcement gap in the international framework for combating grand corruption.
JOIN US for an expert panel discussion of how the IACC can help deter corruption and return illicit assets to benefit the most vulnerable and the public good.

Our Panel of Expert Speakers:
- Justice Richard Goldstone, First Prosecutor of the International Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, a former Constitutional Court Justice of South Africa, and Board Member of Integrity Initiatives International (III)
- Serena Ibrahim, Founder of Youth Against Corruption
- Casey Michel, Head of the Human Rights Foundation’s Combating Kleptocracy Program
- Hon. Allan Rock, Chair of III’s IACC Treaty Committee, former Canadian Minister of Justice and Ambassador to the UN
- Rebecca Shoot, Advisory Board Member of III, an international lawyer and democracy practitioner

Moderator:
- Karin Landgren, Expert in International Peace building

Co-sponsors: LWVUS, Bahá'i International Community, Integrity Initiatives International

03/04/2026

Important information for vote-by-mail voters 🚨
Mail postmark rules have changed. Ballots are now postmarked when processed, not when you drop them in the mailbox—this can cause 1–2 day delays.
If you’re returning your ballot close to Election Day:
• Request a manual postmark at the post office
• Use a secure drop box
• Deliver directly to your election office
Don’t risk a late postmark. Make sure your vote counts. 🗳️

03/04/2026

Celebrate Women's History Month at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum's special International Women's Day event! This is a wonderful opportunity to delve into amazing local history, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with the community as we honor the contributions of women to Arlington Heights. Secure your spot and register now at: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ahpd/activity/search/detail/90499?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true.

$5, registration is required.