July 10, 2025

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New Members!

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NEW Chamber Members!

 

MH Equipment

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David Crabtree - Spectrum Communications
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ZenBusiness

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Storm Elite Cheer & Gymnastics

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Shakin Shuttle Party Bus

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Wild Growth Games

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CHAMBER EVENTS & NEWS

 

Business After Hours

 

View the 2025 Awards Dinner Slideshow & Photo Gallery on our WEBSITE!

 

 

Be a Part of Highland’s Most Colorful Day of the Year!

 

Street Art Fest returns Saturday, Sept. 20 (rain date: Sept. 21), transforming the Highland Square into a vibrant open-air gallery. Dozens of artists will turn the streets into masterpieces, while visitors enjoy art, live music, shopping, food, and fun kids’ activities.

Sponsorship puts your business front and center with a highly engaged local audience. It’s a powerful way to boost visibility, drive traffic, and show your support for the community – all in one day! As one of the Chamber’s two major fundraisers, your investment directly supports year-round programming, small business growth, and community events that make Highland thrive.

Whether you're looking to increase brand awareness, show civic pride, or connect with families and shoppers, we invite you to support the arts and play a visible role in strengthening our community.

 

We have several BRAND NEW sponsorship opportunities designed to meet your needs & goals!!

Sponsor Form
Event Page

ART SQUARE SPONSORSHIPS

 

Michelangelo Level - $1,000

- 100 sq. ft. art square created by a street artist at *prime art location*

- Name displayed on sign next to the street art square *with special recognition for Michelangelo Level*

- Individual shoutout on social media

- Name featured on website, Chamber E-newsletter, and Facebook event page

 

NEW!!!  Picasso Level - $750 (limited to 4 sponsors)

- 65 sq. ft. art square created by a street artist

- Artist collaborates with sponsor to incorporate branding into the design

- Name displayed on sign next to the street art square

- Group shoutout on social media

- Name featured on website, Chamber E-newsletter, and Facebook event page

 

Da Vinci Level - $500

- 65 sq. ft. art square created by a street artist

- Name displayed on sign next to the street art square

- Group shoutout on social media

- Name featured on website, Chamber E-newsletter, and Facebook event page

 

Monet Level - $250

- 40 sq. ft. art square created by a street artist

- Name displayed on sign next to the street art square

- Name featured on website, Chamber E-newsletter, and Facebook event page

 

You may Co-Sponsor with another business and share the cost! Just indicate your Co-Sponsor on your Art Square Sponsorship Form.

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

 

NEW!!!  Presenting Sponsor - $2,000

Exclusive: (1) only!

- “Highland Street Art Fest Presented In-Part By: ____________”

– Logo on all advertising materials

– Banner on stage

– Main logo on artist shirts

– Michelangelo square included

– Stage shoutout during event

– Individual post on social media

– Recognition on website, Chamber E-newsletter, and Facebook event page

 

Kids Korner Sponsor - $750

Exclusive: (2) only!

– Logo on flag near Kids Korner

– Logo on artist shirts

– Stage shoutout during event

– Recognition on website, Chamber E-newsletter, and Facebook event page

– Can set up tent/table and disperse promo materials

 

Entertainment Sponsor - $600

Exclusive: (2) only!

– Sign on stage

– Logo on artist shirts

– Stage shoutout during event

 – Recognition on website, Chamber E-newsletter, and Facebook event page

 

Artist Bag Sponsor - $150

– Logo on artist supply bags

– Recognition on sign by chalk table

– Recognition on website, Chamber E-newsletter, and Facebook event page

 

NEW! Friend of the Fest - $50-100

– Recognition on website, Chamber E-newsletter, and Facebook event page

Thank you for your support!!!

 

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!

More Info

 

 

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

ALL Events

Junior Cooking Club

June 12 - July 16

 

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

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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Press Release

 

Bank of Hillsboro Announces Rebranding to

Constitution Bank

 

Bank of Hillsboro is proud to announce it will be rebranding to Constitution Bank, effective September 2, 2025. The new name reflects the bank's deep-rooted values and its continued investment in serving customers with strength, independence, and personalized service, which are hallmarks of its 156-year history.

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Annual Celebrity Pie Auction Set for July 18

 

The 16th annual “Celebrity Pie Auction” is set for Friday, July 18. Pies will be baked by various Highland celebrities and auctioned off during the “Paint the Town Purple” PBJ Festival Friday, July 18, on the downtown Square beginning at 12:15 pm. Virgil Straeter will serve as auctioneer. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

 

Celebrities who have consented to bake a pie for this year’s auction are Mayor Kevin Hemann, Chief of Police Carole Widman, Jay Boulanger of Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home, Howard Held of Scheffel-Boyle, Ryan Goodwin of Bradford National Bank, Team Bob Nagel/Tootie Reding of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Michelle Herzberg of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Angela Imming of HCS Communications, Superintendent Mike Sutton of Highland Community Schools, Bruce Bellm of Lee’s Fine Jewelry, Jim Gutzler of Highland Tru-Buy, and Joanne Schneck, mother of “Oldie but Goodie” team member Gay Bentlage.

 

If you want to support one (or more) of the Celebrity Bakers and their pie, please contact them to make a donation. All checks should be payable to American Cancer Society. The Celebrity Pies raised $21,000 last year, and we are hoping to beat that amount this year!

 

You will not want to miss this...a chance to purchase a delicious pie baked by one of Highland’s finest – and support the fight against cancer at the same time!

 

MEMBER EVENTS & NEWS

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The Greenhouse Florist & Gift Shop

Wine Night - JUL 11

Now also featuring bourbon flights!

Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund

Youth Heart Screenings - JUL 11 & 12

Facebook

The Highland Home

A Taste of Home - JUL 14

A Taste of Home

The community is invited to join in for food and entertainment!

VFW Post 5694

Jeepin' 4 Vets - JUL 19

Jeep Poker Run

$20/person

Raising money for VFW Post 5694's Veterans Assistance Fund

Cedarhurst Senior Living

Cruisin' Through Summer - JUL 19

Get your RSVP in for a celebration of SUMMER!! 

RSVP

Highland Arts Center

Summer Camps - July 7, 14, 21-25

Drop off or mail your form to the Highland Arts Center 

917 Main St, Highland

Or email Angelina McLaughlin-Heil below

Email

Well Care Home of Highland

Blood Drive - AUG 1

Help them meet their goal of 20+ donors!

Call to Schedule Appointment

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

Hard Road Theatre

Upcoming Events

County Fair

Info and Tickets

Raffle

Info and Tickets

Three Brothers Masonic 

Golf Scramble

Player Sign Up!

Three Brothers Masonic invite you to take part in their Golf Scramble to benefit Shriners Children's

Click the image below for details and sing up form!

Sponsor Form

Three Brothers Masonic invite you to Sponsor their Golf Scramble to benefit Shriners Children's. Click the image below for sponsorship form and sign up!

 

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

More Info
 

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.

 

What's new at the Lory?

Purchase Tickets!
 

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

 

MEGA Raffle!

 

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,

Click on the image below!!!

 

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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