2025
Mike Rogers
Former FBI Director & U.S. Congressman
Northwest Suburban Lincoln Day Dinner
The Lincoln Day Dinner is ROWT's signature annual gathering — the one night a year Wheeling Township Republicans come together with the broader Northwest Suburban GOP community. Past keynotes have drawn nationally recognized Republican leaders, from sitting U.S. Senators and Governors to RNC chairmen and White House advisors. ROWT is proud to co-host this event year after year.
Nearly Two Decades of National Speakers
Past Keynote Speakers
A look back at the Republican leaders who have keynoted the Northwest Suburban Lincoln Day Dinner. For ticket information, sponsorship tiers, and the latest speaker announcement, visit theofficial Lincoln Day Dinner site.
2024
Stephen Moore
Heritage Foundation Economist
2023
Sen. Joni Ernst
U.S. Senator (IA)
2022
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
U.S. Senator (TN)
2021
Charlie Kirk
Founder & President, Turning Point USA
2020
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw
U.S. Representative (TX)
2016
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
U.S. Senator (TX)
2015
Gov. Chris Christie
Governor (NJ)
2014
Gov. Bruce Rauner
Governor (IL)
2013
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul
U.S. Senator (KY)
2012
Newt Gingrich
U.S. House Speaker
2011
Reince Priebus
RNC Chairman
2010
Guy Benson
Fox News Contributor
2009
Karl Rove
Senior Presidential Advisor
2008
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam
U.S. Representative (IL)
2026 Dinner: Wednesday, October 28
The 19th Annual Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner is Wednesday, October 28 at Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Dr., Palatine, IL 60074. Reception 6:00 PM, dinner 7:00 PM. Keynote U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, with Dan Proft as master of ceremonies. Dinner tickets are $140. Tickets and tables are available online.
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