Ivanka Trump to headline luncheon in Peoria

Posted on September 21, 2016

By Eric Stock

PEORIA – Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, is scheduled to be in Peoria next week to headline a fundraising lunch.

Ivanka is also one of the top advisors on his father’s campaign.

The luncheon is scheduled for next Wednesday at 1 p.m. at an undisclosed location. An invitation says the location will be shared upon reservation.

Tickets are $500 per person and $1,000 per couple. A photo opportunity and luncheon for two costs $2,700.

The Trump campaign made two visits to Central Illinois during the primary campaign, with rallies in Bloomington and Springfield.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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