Fulton County Republicans

05/22/2026

The United States of America honors and mourns the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces
Fulton County Republicans encourage all to participate in one of these local ceremonies to honor those who gave all so that we may be free.

Click here for the list (.pdf download) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/38z4ymq5u44mv6s1twzu4/Memorial-Day-2026.pdf?rlkey=2mliwdc44kwus60b64y49l13x&dl=0

05/21/2026

Fulton County Republicans are supporting the Spoon River Valley FOP Lodge 427's June 29 Golf Outing.

Spoon River Valley FOP Lodge 427 6th Annual Golf Outing

04/16/2026

As a result of the 2026 Biennial Fulton County Republican Central Committee Convention, we are proud to announce our new Chairman, Josiah Chatterton and the entire Republican team.

04/14/2026

The Biennial Convention will be held on April 15 at 6:00 PM at the Wee-Ma-Tuk Golf, Bar & Grill. All Precinct Committepersons are encouraged to attend. At 6:30, we will conduct our regular monthly meeting. See you there!

03/29/2026

Wow, last night's Lincoln Day Steak Dinner was a patriotic and optimistic evening.
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steel Parsons elevated everyone's perception of who a United States Armed Services veteran is and how we can show them the respect that they are due. Thank you Steel for your service and the guidance that your comments gave us.
We were also honored to have Darren Bailey, Don Tracy, Bryan Drew , Dillan Vancil for Congress and Carissa Ann Bedwell-Bryant choose our county's Lincoln Day Dinner so soon after their primary election victories. Across the board, we heard that things will get better if we as voters get our friends to vote for change, vote for Republicans in November.
As usual, the food was great, the social hour lively, the auctions were fun and all had a fun time.

03/26/2026

Darren Bailey, the Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, will be attending the Fulton County Republicans' Lincoln Day Dinner this coming Saturday! Also joining us will be US Senate candidate Don Tracey! This is going to be a great evening! Don't miss out. Get your tickets reserved today!

Enjoy a social opportunity, a delicious steak dinner, a spirited auction of Fulton County favorite items, and a keynote speaker.

03/26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fulton County Republicans Award Two $1,000 Scholarships to Local High School Seniors

Fulton County, IL — The Fulton County Republicans announced today the recipients of its annual scholarship awards, granting two $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors. The scholarships recognize students who demonstrate conservative values while attaining academic achievement, community involvement, and a commitment to civic engagement.

Ella Eathington, daughter of Kevin and Dr. Patricia Eathington of rural Avon, IL, is a senior at Spoon River Valley High School where she serves as Student Council president, FFA chapter president, and secretary of the Illinois Junior Angus Association. She is active in Students with Advocacy Training and Envirothon, enjoys playing volleyball, and works Black Angus cattle on her family's cattle farm. Ella plans to attend either Iowa State University or the University of Illinois to pursue a degree in animal science and aims to become a large animal veterinarian.

Lilyana (Lily) Terwilliger, daughter of Chad Terwilliger and Brittany Rogers of rural London Mills, is a senior at Abingdon‑Avon High School where she serves as FFA chapter secretary and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is involved in the Avondale 4‑H chapter, enjoys working with Black Angus cattle on her family's farm, and plans to attend Monmouth College to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing with the goal of becoming a NICU nurse and, ultimately, a neonatal nurse practitioner.

Recipients were chosen by a volunteer scholarship committee from a competitive pool of applicants and were evaluated on academic record, extracurricular activities, community service, and an essay describing their conservative values and future goals. The scholarship is open to all high school seniors residing in Fulton County. Senior students looking forward to attending colleges, trade schools, and several other training programs are welcome to apply.

The Fulton County Republicans are committed to promoting civic engagement and supporting educational and leadership opportunities for conservative youth across Fulton County. The annual scholarship program is one way the organization invests in local students’ futures. Watch the Fulton County Republicans’ website fultonilgop.org for 2026-2027 scholarship applications.

03/23/2026

It is our pleasure to announce that the Lincoln Day Steak Dinner for Fulton County will be an opportunity to meet Don Tracy who won the primary election last week to be on the November 3 ballot for the US Senator from Illinois replacing Dick Durbin.

In addition, we are excited to announce that Darren Bailey, the primary winner for Illinois Governor to unseat JB Pritzker, will be joining us.

The social hour starts at 5pm, get there early and get to know your candidates.

Enjoy a social opportunity, a delicious steak dinner, a spirited auction of Fulton County favorite items, and a keynote speaker.

03/21/2026

Fulton County Republicans are honored to have Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steel Parsons as our keynote speaker for the 2026 Lincoln Day Steak Dinner on March 28. Get your tickets now.
https://secure.winred.com/fulton.../lincoln_day_steak_dinner
The official website of the US Army (army.mil) describes a Warrant Officer as: "The adaptive technical expert, combat leader, trainer, and advisor. Through progressive levels of expertise in assignments, training, and education, the warrant officer administers, manages, maintains, operates and integrates systems and equipment across the full spectrum of operations."
Steel Parsons Graduated from Cuba High School and over a 30 year active duty career achieved the highest Chief Warrant Officer rank as a helicopter pilot serving in six separate combat operations. In retirement he continues to defend the USA working in the defense industry.
Let's welcome a man whose career helped our nation persevere for 250 years.

03/19/2026

As the Lincoln Day Steak Dinner nears, we want to remind you of two exciting features of this year's celebration.

We will still have tickets for the raffle, the winner will be selected at the dinner. You do not need to be present to win, but the evening is great food and good people.

As advertised, we will have live raffle items:
o First to Dine
o USA 250 Collection Trio of Wine
o America 250 Flag
o Pulled Pork Meal for 25 People
o Cooler of Meat
o Stuff the Purse

Please RSVP by the Monday the 23rd.
https://secure.winred.com/fulton-county-republican-central-committee/lincoln_day_steak_dinner