June 12, 2025

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Upcoming Chamber Events

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June 19 - It's Party Time!

June 27 - Annual Awards Dinner

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Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Events

  • Plaza Self Storage - June 19 @ 12pm 

New Members!

Join us in welcoming and supporting our

NEW Chamber Members!

 

Storm Elite Cheer & Gymnastics

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Shakin Shuttle Party Bus

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Wild Growth Games

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Sweet Soiree Sisters

Website

 

 

CHAMBER EVENTS & NEWS

 

Business After Hours

 

Stay tuned to our website for updates!

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RSVP HERE!

Congratulations to our 2025

Award Winners!

 

Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award

Lee Rinderer

 

Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year

Diane Williams

 

Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year

Heather Jenny

 

Business Person of the Year

Marshall Rinderer

 

Helping Hands 

Logan Driemeyer

 

We are grateful for all that they have done for the Highland Community and look forward to celebrating them at our Annual Awards Dinner!

 

 

CITY EVENTS & NEWS

 

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Highland Farmer's Market
Farmers Market on the Square

Tuesdays from 4-7pm

 

Starting June 13 - PBJ Fest

PBJ Vendor Form
 

Thursday Night Concerts

 

Muny Band Concerts!

Fridays at Dusk

The Highland Muny Band has been a summer tradition for 185 years now! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Free concert.

Location: Downtown Square

Dates: Fridays, 6/13 to 8/8

Time: Dusk, approximately 8pm

July 4th Concert will begin at 7pm

For a concert program or more information, please click the link below!

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See below for some of the events offered and click the link below for a FULL list!

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Junior Cooking Club

June 12 - July 16

 

Preschool Storytime with Miss Josie

June 16th and 17th

 

Dr. James Michael Williams, Author of The Beaks Family: Baby Beaks is Worried

 

Book Club

Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm

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The Fireworks Show needs your support! Please consider donating to help us light up the Highland sky this July 4th!

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Register Now!

  Fun outdoor activities each morning with different themes including water day, science day, field day, safety day, etc.

Location: Glik Park and various locations throughout the community

Age Group: Youth entering Kindergarten through 6th grade in the 25/26 school year

Session 2 Dates: July 7th to July 25th, Registration Deadline July 3rd

Day/Time: Monday through Friday, 9am to 11:30am

Session Fee: $75 Residents $85 Non-residents

Register in person at the Korte Recreation Center!

PRESS RELEASES

 
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Press Releases

High School Healthcare Bootcamps

 High school students interested in a career in health care are invited to apply for the Summer 2025 High School Healthcare Bootcamps at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into various health care roles and make connections in their field of interest.

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School and Sports Physicals

available at HSHS Medical Group offices

Walk-in appointments available at select locations

 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group offices are now scheduling school and sports physicals for children 18 years old or younger. Now is the time to schedule the physical well before the sports season or school year starts.

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MEMBER EVENTS & NEWS

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Unwind
80s Party -
June 13

Summer Bags Tournament - Every Wednesday

Sweet Soiree Sisters
Island Princess Luau -
JUN 22

Come meet your child's favorite princess!

Facebook Event

Well Care Home of Highland
Lunch & Learn -
JUN 26

Enjoy lunch & refreshments while learning about the facility and services available at Well Care Home!

Call Alli to RSVP

Cedarhurst of Highland
Coffee & Donuts -
JUN 26

Stop in and enjoy coffee, donuts and learn about your smart phone!

RSVP

Highland Meals on Wheels
Sam's Pizza Fundraiser -
JUN 17

Dine out to support Highland Meals on Wheels!

The Sweet Spot

Candy Tasting - June 20, July 5 & July 10 

Our Candy Tasting Event Series tickets are on sale now!

 

Join us for a gourmet, after-hours BYOB confectionery experience where guests will be guided through a five course, 25+ bite-sized candy sample tasting.

 

Find the schedule of available dates and get your tickets before events sell out!

Tickets

EvUCC

Jess Ray Concert - JUL 9 

Jess Ray Brings Soulful “Matin Tour” to Highland

EvUCC is set to host a deeply moving evening of music and reflection as singer-songwriter Jess Ray brings her acclaimed Matin Tour to town. The concert will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, offering a unique blend of quiet songs, hymns, and heartfelt storytelling.

 

EvUCC has sponsorship offerings available for the concert.
The levels start at $250.00 and include promotion of the sponsor logo and promotion at the event. Contact Missy Athmer for sponsorship information.

Tickets
Sponsorship Information
Press Release

Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund

Youth Heart Screenings - JUL 11 & 12

Facebook

Cedarhurst Senior Living

Cruisin' Through Summer - JUL 19

Get your RSVP in for a celebration of SUMMER!! 

RSVP

Highland Sports Network 

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Highland Sports Network is gearing up for another amazing year of sports coverage and invite YOU to sponsor! Get your name out there and get on board!

 

Sponsorship Prospectus

St Paul Catholic School

Upcoming Events

 

Recurring/Ongoing Announcements

 

View past streams and upcoming live streams of Highland Sports through the link below!

 

Subscribe to their Youtube channel and never miss a game again!

Highland Sports Network
 

Woodcrest Small Engine

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Leaps of Love

Puzzle Fundraiser

Help Complete the Puzzle with LOL!

Let’s have some FUN and help us reach our goal!

Help us present 15 families with a $100 gift card by donating

a piece of the puzzle!

Your support makes a difference!

Piece It Together
 

Highland Speedway

2025 Schedule

 

What's Up Highland Podcast

LISTEN HERE!

Does your organization have something to share with the community? If so, Joe & Jeff invite YOU to join their podcast and get the word out!

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Cookie Doode

Bulk Cookie Orders

Are you looking to treat your employees or clients with something sweet?

 

The Cookie Doode offers a variety of bulk order options to suit your needs! From delightful cookie platters perfect for office gatherings to individually bagged cookies for larger events, we have you covered.

 

Hard Road Theatre

Upcoming Shows

SHREK The Musical

Info and Tickets

County Fair

Info and Tickets

What's new at the Lory?

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St. Paul Kirchenfest

Scheduled Events - Aug 22-24

Lots to do at this year's Event! Check out the links below for more info!

 

Schedule of Events

 

BINGO!

 

NEW FOOD ITEM - HOT DOGS

 

JASS

 

BAVARIAN SKILLET

 

ELVIS

 

BIKE/RUN

 

CORNHOLE

 

FREE THROW CONTEST

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WELCOME CLUB

For Information about Welcome Club,

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PIONEER NEWSPAPER

Catch up on all the latest news and read
The Pioneer Newspaper

 

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country treasures all at once!
Discover Downstate Illinois is looking for to help promote your event! 
If you have an event that you would like posted, following their link HERE!

 

Job Openings

 

Regions Bank

 

Relationship Banker II (Highland Branch)

 

Job Description: At Regions, the Relationship Banker II is responsible for meeting with customers and prospects both in person and on the phone to determine their financial needs, and meeting those needs by proactively offering appropriate products, services, and guidance to achieve their financial goals. This role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with retail or sales experience that are interested in beginning a career with opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility.

Click the link below for more details and to apply.

Application

St Paul School

 

6th Grade Middle School Math Teacher

 

 

St. Paul Catholic School in Highland, Illinois, is currently accepting applications for a Middle School Math Teacher. 
This position conducts, under the supervision of the school principal, a program of education for students at the Middle school level in accordance with the stated philosophy and objectives of the Diocese and of Catholic schools in particular. The middle school teacher plans, lectures, demonstrates, and evaluates; makes use of audio-visual aids; meets with parents; participates in professional activities and in
service programs; performs extra-curricular duties related to this position and other duties as may be assigned.

Is Your Business Hiring?

 

Submit Your Own Job Listing - If you would like your company's open positions listed on the Chamber website, you can do so by entering them from your member home page. 
1) Sign in with the log in and password you set up when you joined the Chamber or when we transitioned to the new website. If you need the info resent or have questions, just let us know, we are HAPPY to help!
2) Click on Resources  
3)  Choose Submit Job Board  - enter your job information
When you complete your entry, it will be pending until approved by the Admin(Hillarie).  These are checked weekly for approval.


Click HERE for a full listing of job postings from our website!

 

 

Chamber Office Hours
Monday - Thursday:
9am - 3pm

 

If you would like to meet with us and want to ensure that we are in the office, feel free to call ahead of time as we may be out and about visiting with Chamber members. 
Thank you!
DEADLINE for getting information in the Chamber weekly newsletter is Thursday by 9:00am. 
If you miss the cut-off date, we keep your information for the next publication. 

Please submit your information to 

hillarie@highlandillinois.com  or taylor@highlandillinois.com




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