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We are proud to announce that former Michigan Congressman and current candidate for U.S. Senate Mike Rogers will headline the 18th Annual Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, Monday, October 20 at Cotillion Banquets in Palatine. This is one of the most-anticipated and attended annual Republican events in the State of Illinois. Do not miss your chance to be part of this event as our 2026 cycle takes shape. 

Dinner tickets are $140 each and includes a general reception with a cash bar. For an additional $100 ($240 total), you can meet Mike at the VIP reception which includes an open bar. Tables of 10 are $1400, and "Platinum" tables are $2100, which gives you preferred seating and special recognition.

Support NTRO and Promote Your Business

Get in the Ad Book and put your name in front of hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and fellow Republicans from the North and Northwest Suburbs. The Ad Book is distributed to all attendees of the dinner and posted online. It's a good resource for people seeking out businesses supportive of the local Republican organizations. Click below to download an ad form and call 847-250-6876 for more information. AD SALES ARE CLOSED, BUT WE WILL TAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE 2026 DINNER.

Feeling lucky? Buy raffle tickets to support the dinner and for a chance to win a cash prize from a drawing at the dinner. First place wins $2,000. Second place wins $500. Third place wins. $250. You need not be present at the dinner to win.

About Mike Rogers

Mike was born and raised in Livingston County, Michigan. After graduating from Howell High School and Adrian College, Mike began his service to the American people as a lieutenant in the United States Army. Following his time in the Army, Mike continued serving his country as a Special Agent in the FBI, taking down organized crime and public corruption in Chicago.

Seeing our region's corrupt activity firsthand, Mike knew that people of character were required to step up and serve. In 1994, Mike decided it was time to run for the Michigan Senate and to serve his community as their voice in the legislature. As a State Senator, Mike wrote the legislation that created Michigan’s 529 College Savings Program, helping families save for their children’s education. Mike also fought to reduce burdensome regulations that were harming our small businesses and worked with law enforcement to get them the new tools they needed to take down child predators.

In 2000, Mike ran to represent Michigan in Congress, defeating his Democrat opponent in the closest race in the country that year. In Congress, Mike worked to eliminate federal taxes on education savings plans and passed legislation to help low-income families receive healthcare. Mike also authored the Respect for Fallen Heroes Act, which made protesting on federal land while families were burying service members who made the ultimate sacrifice a federal crime.

On the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Mike worked to secure our nations’ energy independence and unleash American made energy by reducing the regulations and tax burdens on American families and small businesses. Mike made his greatest mark in Congress through his service as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He was among the first to sound the alarm on the economic and national security danger posed by China. Mike also fought Chinese efforts to steal American intellectual property, particularly working to protect Michigan’s auto industry.

In 2015, Mike entered the private sector, creating a business where he became a champion for American innovation, passionately helping the small businesses that are the backbone of our economy. Mike is also passionate about the field of cyber security, working with companies large and small to protect their data from criminals and bad-acting countries like China.

Mike is happily married to his wife Kristi, with whom he has two grown children.