Find out what our new, Blue, elected officials are accomplishing in their first few months in office. What are their plans? Proposals? What are the challenges they are facing? What new initiatives are in the works? Join GPAD for their February public meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court.

League of Women Voters' Forums are democratic dramas. Where else can you watch your neighbors stand up in front of the community to explain why they should be elected for local office? Hear them answer tough questions about their positions on issues? And write your own question for the panel of candidates to answer? The Palatine LWV's School District Forum is Saturday, March 9 at Palatine Public Library, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Candidates for High School District 211 School Board are featured 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. The Library Referendum will be presented 10:45 to 11 a.m. District School Board 15 candidates will speak 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your questions ready--the April 2 election is just over 7 weeks away!

This Saturday is Fun Day where we reap the fruits of our hard work in the fall! Go visit new Illinois State Senator, Ann Gillespie, at her official district office this Saturday, Feb. 9, at noon! Her digs are at 120 W. Eastman St., Suite 207, in Arlington Heights. She is sharing office space with our neighboring Ill. State Rep. Mark Walker, 53rd District. Both will be on hand