Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger will visit Illinois State University this fall to screen his 2024 documentary The Last Republican followed by a conversation with the WGLT newsroom.
An Evening with Congressman Adam Kinzinger
Oct. 1, 2026
Illinois State University's Braden Auditorium
The Last Republican screening: 6:30-8 p.m.
Rep. Kinzinger in conversation with WGLT: 8-9 p.m.
The event is free and open to all members of the Illinois State University campus and Bloomington-Normal community. Special thanks to event co-host The Dirksen Congressional Center, the Pekin-based congressional archive that maintains Rep. Kinzinger's official papers.
Attendees must participate in a security screening for event entry. Media availability details will be announced closer to the event date.
A recording of the event will be broadcast at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 on 89.1 FM and streaming on WGLT.org.
About Adam Kinzinger
Adam was born in Kankakee and later relocated to Bloomington-Normal where he graduated from Normal West high school. He attended Illinois State University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science. Adam was a member of the United States Air Force and Illinois Air National Guard for 20 years achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. He served on the McLean County Board from 1998-2003 and was elected to the United States Congress in 2010 where he served six terms. Adam is the author of Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country and That’s What Heroes Do.
Event timeline
5:30 p.m. - Braden Auditorium doors open for entry
6:30 p.m. - Movie begins
8 p.m. - WGLT in conversation with Adam Kinzinger
9 p.m. - Event concludes
Please note security procedures and entry guidelines detailed below. Attendees must comply with bag checks and metal detector screenings.
Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium event guidelines
Security
Guests will be subject to bag checks and metal detector screenings.
Permitted items
Each guest may carry only one bag (clear bag no larger than 12”x6”x12” or small purse no larger than 4.5”x6.5”)
Medical or diaper bags (no size requirement, but subject to bag check)
Cell phones
Unopened plastic bottles of water (not to exceed 20 oz)
Earplugs
Hats
Sunglasses or binoculars (cases are not permitted)
Prohibited items
Food, beverage, and alcohol (except unopened 20 oz plastic bottle of water)
Containers of any kind (including coolers, thermoses, cups, cans, flasks, etc.)
Signs, flags, flagpoles, and banners
Strollers, folding chairs, and stadium cushions
Headphones
Noisemakers
Animals (except service animals)
Umbrellas
Projectiles (including balls, frisbees, balloons, etc.)
Aerosol and spray cans
Professional cameras, video cameras, GoPro, recording devices, tripods, drones, and selfie sticks
Laser pointers/pens
Lighters, vapes, pens, e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and all tobacco/cannabis products (Illinois State University is a smoke-and tobacco-free campus. No smoking or vaping is allowed inside or outside of the venue.)
Weapons/mace
Any other item that may impair the view/enjoyment of others
Additional assistance
If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact WGLT at wglt@illinoisstate.edu or (309) 438-5580.
