Monday, October 20, 2025
Private VIP Reception 5:30 PM • General Reception 6:00 PM • Dinner 7:00 PM
Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine, IL
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Keynote Speaker Mike RogersFormer FBI Special Agent, Congressman & Candidate for U.S. Senate in the state of Michigan
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Mike Rogers was born and raised in Livingston County, MI. After graduating from Adrian College, he began his service to the American people as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mike continued serving his country as a Special Agent in the FBI, taking down organized crime and public corruption in Chicago. In 1994, as a State Senator, Mike worked to help families stay safe and succeed. In 2000, Mike ran to represent Michigan in Congress, defeating his Democrat opponent in the closest race in the country that year. He authored the Respect for Fallen Heroes Act. 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. Today, Mike is an entrepreneur and a champion for American innovation, passionately helping small businesses that are the backbone of our economy. Currently, Mike Rogers is a Republican candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. |
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Master of Ceremonies Joseph A. MorrisAssistant U.S. Attorney General (President Reagan)
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Joseph A. Morris is a partner in the law firm of Morris & De La Rosa, and is a resident at the Chicago office. He is a member of the Bars of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of Illinois, and of several other courts. Mr. Morris served under President Reagan as Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. and Director of the Department of Justice Office of Liaison Services, in which capacity he was the Attorney General’s top assistant. |
Thanks to all who attended our 2025 dinner. It was a tremendous success.
A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board's official website (www.elections.il.gov) of for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, IL
