The St. Joseph County Republican Party has announced its 2026 Lincoln Day Dinner, featuring conservative investigative reporter Nick Shirley as the keynote speaker.

The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, at Four Winds Hotel & Casino, 3000 Prairie Ave. in South Bend.

According to organizers, Shirley is known for investigative reporting on alleged government fraud and has gained national attention for videos examining taxpayer spending, including his reporting on alleged fraud involving Somali-operated child care centers in Minnesota.

Cocktail hour and a cash bar will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a VIP reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Additional information and ticket details are available at www.sjcrepublicans.com.