House Speaker Mike Johnson to speak in central Illinois

Posted on May 10, 2024

*U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). (X/Speaker Mike Johnson)*

PEORIA – Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) will be the keynote speaker at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Peoria on June 1, according to the Tazewell County GOP website.

The Lincoln Day Dinner is an annual fundraiser for Tazewell & Peoria County Republicans. Individual tickets to attend cost $85, with sponsorship opportunities up to $10,000, which will get you VIP tickets, premium seating, special recognition during the event and pictures with Speaker Johnson and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL).

The event will be held at the Four Points Sheridan in Peoria.

Previous keynote speakers at the dinner include former Vice President Mike Pence in 2022 and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023.

Those interested in registering for the event can do so here.

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