Events

From our monthly member meetings to the annual Lincoln Day Dinner, ROWT brings Wheeling Township Republicans together throughout the year.

ROWT members and volunteers with the Republicans of Wheeling Township banner at the Arlington Heights Independence Day Parade
ROWT at the Arlington Heights Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2026

2026 Events

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2026

Monthly Member Meeting

September–May • Second Saturday of the month • Doors 8:30 AM, meeting starts 9:00 AM

Monthly membership meetings run September through May on the second Saturday. Doors open at 8:30 AM; the meeting starts at 9:00 AM. June through August follow a special schedule — watch our social media and this website for details.

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Dec
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2026

ROWT Christmas Party (Date TBD)

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (estimated) • ROWT Headquarters, 909 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Annual holiday gathering for ROWT members and families. Watch for details as the date approaches. Past parties have been held in early December.

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Past Events (2026)

Nov
3
2026

Election Day

General Election • Past event

The 2026 General Election.

Oct
28
2026

19th Annual Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner

Wednesday • VIP Reception 5:30 PM, General Reception 6:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM • Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Dr., Palatine, IL 60074 • Past event

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker keynoted the 19th Annual Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner at Cotillion Banquets, with Dan Proft as master of ceremonies. Thank you to everyone who joined us six days before the election.

Sep
26
2026

Burgers with Bailey & Dessert with Del Mar

Saturday, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM • ROWT Headquarters, 909 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 • Past event

Members met our gubernatorial team, Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar, over burgers and dessert at ROWT Headquarters.

Sep
23
2026

Postcards Protesting Property Taxes

Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • ROWT Headquarters, 909 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 • Past event

A second round of property tax postcards with Americans for Prosperity and the Republicans of Elk Grove Township, after August’s standing-room-only session.

Sep
16
2026

Voices & Vision — Elk Grove & Wheeling Township Republicans

The Red Barn Restaurant & Brewery, Mount Prospect • Past event

A full house heard keynote speaker Jeanne Ives and our November slate: Joe Tracy (54th State Representative), David Mathis (27th State Senate), Elizabeth Bauer (53rd State Representative), Rhys Read (56th State Representative), Jon Luers (Cook County Board, 9th District), Dan Lee (Cook County Board, 15th District), and Timothy Rueckert (Metropolitan Water Reclamation District). Co-hosted with the Republicans of Elk Grove Township. Thank you to everyone who came.

Sep
12
2026

TPUSA Memorial Vigil for Charlie Kirk

Lakewood Chapel, Arlington Heights • Past event

Turning Point USA and its local Club America chapters held a service of faith, remembrance, and hope. ROWT members attended in place of the regular second-Saturday meeting.

Sep
10
2026

Charlie Kirk Remembrance — Open House at ROWT

ROWT Headquarters • Past event

ROWT opened its doors for the one-year remembrance and simulcast Turning Point USA’s “Freedom Built to Last” memorial. Candidates Elizabeth Bauer, Jon Luers, David Mathis, and Joe Tracy joined members and neighbors.

Sep
7
2026

Labor Day Parade with Team Roberto

Monday, meetup 9:15 AM • Near Wise & Manchester Roads, Schaumburg • Past event

ROWT walked in the Schaumburg Labor Day Parade in support of Roberto Robaina for Harper College Trustee.

Aug
15
2026

Educational Presentation — Illinois Freedom Alliance

Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Past event

ROWT and other local township organizations co-sponsored an educational presentation by the Illinois Freedom Alliance.

Aug
12
2026

Swamp the System! Postcard Party for Property Tax Relief

ROWT Headquarters • Past event

ROWT members gathered to write postcards advocating for property tax relief, co-hosted with AFP Illinois.

Aug
11
2026

Fundraiser for Daniel Lee — Cook County Board, 15th District

Schaumburg Community Recreation Center • Past event

Supporters gathered to back Daniel Lee, candidate for the Cook County Board (15th District).

Aug
10
2026

Support Michelle Pennington — Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD)

Kaiser Tiger, Chicago • Past event

An evening supporting Michelle Pennington’s campaign for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

Aug
2
2026

STRO Picnic — ROWT Members Invited

Sunday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM • Past event

STRO hosted a picnic and invited ROWT members at a special rate, a chance to meet candidates from across the northwest suburbs.

Jul
23
2026

Office Vandalism Court Date

Cook County Circuit Court, Rolling Meadows • Past event

The court date in the case regarding the January vandalism of the ROWT office. Read the case update.

Jul
4
2026

Independence Day Parade — Arlington Heights

9:00 AM check-in • N Dunton Ave & W Oakton St, Arlington Heights, IL • Past event

ROWT walked in the annual 4th of July parade with fellow Wheeling Township Republicans, showing the flag with volunteers of all ages.

ROWT members marching with the Republicans of Wheeling Township banner and an American flag in the Independence Day parade
Jun
25
2026

ROWT Fundraiser at Palm Court

Palm Court • Past event

ROWT’s fundraiser at Palm Court drew a packed room, headlined by State Representative Marty McLaughlin. Read the full recap.

May
9
2026

Monthly Meeting — Keith Brin, Guest Speaker

ROWT Headquarters • Past event

May member meeting featuring guest speaker Keith Brin, State Central Committeeman for the 10th Congressional District and former Chairman of the Lake County GOP.

Keith Brin speaking at a ROWT monthly meeting

Past Events (2025)

Dec
7
2025

ROWT Christmas Party

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM • ROWT Headquarters, 909 E. Rand Road • Past event

Annual holiday gathering for ROWT members and their families.

Nov
8
2025

Monthly Meeting — Don Tracy, Guest Speaker

ROWT Headquarters • Past event

November member meeting featuring Don Tracy, Illinois US Senate candidate, as guest speaker. Standard RSVP required.

Oct
20
2025

2025 Northwest Suburban Lincoln Day Dinner

Cotillion Banquets • Past event

Keynote: Mike Rogers, former FBI Director and US Congressman. MC: Joseph A. Morris. Dinner ($140/person), Reception ($100/person), Silver and Platinum sponsorship tables available.

Feb
6
2025

Wheeling Township Republican Team Fundraiser

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • ROWT Headquarters • Past event

Fundraiser with sponsorship tiers from $100 Individual to $5,000 Benefactor. Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Bronze ($250) table packages available.

Past Events (2024)

Nov
5
2024

2024 Election Night Watch Party

ROWT Headquarters • Past event

Election Night 2024 watch party at ROWT HQ. Republicans gathered to follow results across Cook County, Illinois, and nationwide.

Jul
8
2024

2024 Northwest Suburban Lincoln Day Dinner

Cotillion Banquets • Past event

Keynote: Stephen Moore, Heritage Foundation economist. MC: Joseph A. Morris.

Northwest Suburban Lincoln Day Dinner

The Lincoln Day Dinner is ROWT's flagship annual fundraiser, bringing Wheeling Township Republicans together with nationally recognized keynote speakers — from sitting U.S. Senators and Governors to RNC chairmen and White House advisors.

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