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Join us Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Cotillion Banquets in Palatine for the 19th Annual Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, featuring keynote speaker U.S. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Dan Proft as our emcee.
One of Illinois’s largest Republican gatherings, this annual dinner brings together candidates, elected officials, grassroots volunteers, and supporters from across the North and Northwest Suburbs and beyond. With the November 3 midterm election just six days away, this year’s gathering comes at a pivotal moment. Join fellow Republicans for an evening of conversation, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to finishing the election season strong.
Dinner Tickets and Table Options
Dinner tickets are $140 per person and include the general reception with a cash bar. For an additional $100 ($240 total per person), join Senator Wicker at the VIP reception, which includes an open bar.
Tables of 10 are $1,400. Platinum tables are $2,100 and include preferred seating and special recognition.
Support NTRO and Promote Your Business
Reserve space in our 2026 Dinner Ad Book and put your business, organization, or personal message in front of hundreds of Republican leaders, candidates, volunteers, and supporters. Whether you advertise your business, salute our speakers, or offer encouragement to our candidates, your participation helps support the Northfield Township Republican Organization.
The Ad Book is distributed to every dinner attendee and posted online, giving your message visibility both at the event and afterward. Download the ad form below or call 847-250-6876 for more information.
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Take a Chance and Support the Dinner
Feeling lucky? Purchase raffle tickets to support the dinner and enter for a chance to win one of three cash prizes:
- First prize: $2,000
- Second prize: $500
- Third prize: $250
The drawing will take place at the dinner. You need not be present to win.
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About U.S. Senator Roger Wicker
Roger Wicker has represented Mississippi in the United States Senate since December 2007 and serves as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. His work in the Senate has focused on strengthening America’s national defense, encouraging economic growth, limiting federal overreach, and protecting life.
A longtime advocate for American military strength and shipbuilding, Wicker authored the SHIPS Act, establishing a national policy supporting a 355-ship Navy. He also serves as chairman of the Helsinki Commission and previously chaired the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Before joining the Senate, Wicker represented Mississippi’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Mississippi State Senate. An Air Force veteran, he served on active duty and in the Air Force Reserve, retiring in 2004 as a lieutenant colonel.
A native of Pontotoc, Mississippi, Wicker earned his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Mississippi. He and his wife, Gayle, have three children and nine grandchildren.
About Our Emcee, Dan Proft
Dan Proft is the host of Chicago’s Morning Answer on AM 560 The Answer, where he brings political analysis, lively conversation, and a sharp wit to the morning airwaves. His commentary covers the issues shaping Illinois and the nation.
An entrepreneur and former Republican candidate for Illinois governor, Proft is also a co-founder of the Illinois Opportunity Project, an organization that advocates for free-market public policy solutions. His career spans broadcasting, political commentary, and advocacy for conservative reform in Illinois.
Proft earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He joins us as emcee for an evening of Republican fellowship just days before the midterm election.
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