Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.

New Tie Marketing
Website

Schwarz Barn LLC
Website

Highland Civic Woman's Club
Facebook

BHB Mobile Kitchen
Roberta and Hank Carmickle

Weis Woodworks
Website

 

The EPOC Experience - Highland



 

 

Congratulations to our 2024 Highland Chamber of Commerce
Award Recipients!
Thank you for all that you contribute to our community!




Click HERE to watch a picture slide show from the evening of 6/22 at the Annual Awards Banquet and 100th year celebration!
MANY THANKS TO SHAUN VOEGELE OF VOEGELE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE AMAZING PHOTOS!!


 

 
PRESS RELEASE
HSHS to remain in-network for Illinois Aetna 
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Illinois Aetna and will not terminate on July 1, 2024.
HSHS will notify patients that HSHS remains an in-network provider and Aetna members can continue to receive care with us and any appointments that had been paused can be scheduled at all HSHS facilities in Illinois. This agreement includes nine HSHS Illinois hospitals, Prairie Cardiovascular and HSHS Medical Group clinics.
If patients have further questions regarding upcoming appointments, they can contact their provider’s office. Any additional insurance questions can be directed to HSHS Patient Financial Services at 1-833-464-1778 or via email at PFS@hshs.org. 
HSHS is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care that is easy to access and affordable. We work with many insurance and managed care companies and continue to align the payments we receive with the quality of care we provide for our patients. 
These types of negotiations can be complex and often create uncertainty for patients and providers. HSHS is committed to providing high-quality care for the residents of Illinois, and we appreciate our patients, colleagues and provider partners’ support and patience during this process.
We are committed to providing high-quality care for residents in Illinois and are grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve Aetna members. 
For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
 

 

Latzer Library is one place to purchase Newsies tickets.

Events for Kids at Latzer Library
 
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Dungeons and Dragons will be held at 6 p.m.
Grades 3 and up are welcome to attend.  There are beginner tables and teen groups.
If you have not played previously, please consider giving it a try!
 
Latzer Library is closed Thursday, July 4.
 
Preschool story times, the Mediterranean Diet group, Wednesday's Pop- Up Storytime, Wednesday afternoon performers, Upscale Recycling, Pre PBJ on the Square stories, Madison County CAREE with Margaret, and all other events will resume the week of July 7.  Please watch our Latzer website and Facebook for further updates.

Monday, July 8, 2024, and Tuesday, July 9
Storytime with Miss Josie at 10 a.m.
The theme for our preschool friends this week will be ladybugs.
Monday and Tuesday are twin programs. 
Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.
Lego Club for kids of all ages.
Build, design, create, and discover. 
Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.
Madison County CAREE with Margaret will be engaging our young patrons with the opportunity 
to learn about pumpkins and plant one in the program entitled 100 Days Til Pumpkins!  (The pumpkins
will be ready just in time for Halloween.)  This program can be done alongside Lego Club.  
Your child can easily participate in both programs if you wish. 
Wednesday, July 10, at 10 a.m.
Our Pop-Up Storytime will be held at the Highland Community Schools Administrative Office 
located at 400 Broadway in Highland, Illinois, across from Michael's Coffee Shop.  
We will be reading the story entitled, If I Built A School.
Wednesday, July 10, at 1 p.m.
Award winning storyteller, requested by patrons, Bobby Norfolk
 will be returning by popular demand.  This is the MUST-SEE program of the summer. 
Thursday, July 11, at 1 p.m.
Upscale Recycle Project, best suited for Grades 1 and Up, will tie dye reuseable drawstring bags
 that are perfect for library books, back to school, or many other uses. 
This is an excellent way for helping our environment in a sustainable way. 
Thursday,  July 11, at 5 p.m.
P.M. Preschool Storytime 
Our theme will be sunflowers this week.
This program will last 20 minutes approximately with a story and a craft. 
Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m.
Family Storytime this week will be listening to the story, If I Built a Car, 
and then creating a cardboard car with all materials provided for our Drive-In movie (in the Latzer Library Auditorium)
 the following Thursday, July 18.  Families can create memorable experiences together in a fun environment.   
Friday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m.  Pre-PBJ on the Highland Square (across from the Shell gas station)
Please share a new story and make a craft with us before heading to the PBJ.  A tent will be available 
to keep everyone cool.  Please bring chairs or a blanket to sit on.  See you on the Square!
Saturday, July 13, beginning at 10 a.m. (while supplies last)
Pop-Up Crafty Saturday will provide an opportunity for kids to color suncatchers. 
Children's Summer Reading Logs may be returned to Latzer Library between July 17 and July 27, 2024.

As our new fiscal year begins, I want to express my gratitude to our Past Chairperson; Marshall Rinderer. Marshall has been of great assistance to the Chamber for the last year; not only serving on the board, but chairing our Glow Golf Event, assisting with the Christmas Parade, Street Art and a host of other programs and events. Thanks Marshall for all you do for the Chamber and the Highland Community!


2024-25 Past Chairperson
Marshall Rinderer (Rinderer Law)

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Welcome to our incoming Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Dr. Marcus Alvarado and Lisa Michael! As always, I look forward to working with you over the next year and appreciate all that you do for your Community! 

2024-25 Chairperson
Dr. Marcus Alvarado

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2024-25 Vice Chairperson
Lisa Michael

If you, or someone you know would be interested in finding out more about  serving on our Board of Directors or Ambassador Program, please reach out to myself or one of the Board Members or Ambassadors

For a full listing of our Chamber Board and Ambassadors, visit our site HERE!
 

Highland Parks and Rec is gearing up for an AMAZING lineup of entertainment for the coming
spring/summer season!
Click the images below for more details!

Peanut butter & Jam Festival!

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Thursday Night Live Concert Series!

Explore and Appreciate Kickoff!
Hey Highland! ☀️ It’s finally July, which means it’s Parks and Rec Month!
We’re kicking things off this week with some fun events for the whole family. Get ready to celebrate the amazing parks and recreation programs that make Highland so special!
Be sure to check out the picture to see each day what is going on in the Parks and Recreation Department!
Don’t miss out on all the fun! Follow us on social media or visit our website for a complete list of Parks and Rec Month events. #HighlandParksandRec #ParksandRecMonth #GetOutside #HealthyCommunity
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Join us to celebrate the
1 Year Anniversary of RGK Boutique!
SAVE THE DATE - JULY 27TH 
Come SALE-abrate with me!! 
RGK is celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR in business by having a
Shop Til You Drop Sale-Abration!
Friends, I’m SO excited about this event!! We are pouring our heart and soul into making this great for all of you!!
Why should you come?! There will be:

 IN-PERSON shopping experience!!
 Food
 Drinks
 Hourly Attendance Prizes (don’t have to purchase to win)
 Designer Bag Giveaway
 Yard Games
 Games for the kiddos
 + SO MUCH MORE

This is a full on customer appreciation event to show my immense appreciation for each and every one of you! I am so blessed to have all of you supporting me! It wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for you all! 

Metro East Attorney Awarded for Outstanding Achievements
Mathis Recognized in Illinois for over 40 Years of Success Preserving Family Legacies


 
[Belleville, IL, June 26, 2024] – Patrick B. Mathis, a founding shareholder at Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., was recently honored as the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Estate Planning Award presented by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE®).  The annual award was announced at the IICLE® Estate Planning Short Course 2024 Seminar held on June 6, 2024 in Champaign, Illinois.
Click HERE for more!

View the full publication HERE!!   

We are making a few adjustments to our hours for the summer effective Tuesday 6/25.
Our hours Tuesday-Thursday will now be 11am-5pm.
Friday-Sunday we will be closing at 8pm.
Toddler Time will be weekly on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am-10:30am.
We want to continue to provide the best service possible for our community and these changes are unfortunately necessary to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
If anyone would like to have a private event on a weekday evening of 10 or more people (church group, sports team, family, whatever!) please reach out to us via Facebook messenger or email macsfamilyfun@gmail.com

Mark your calendars!
We are having a 2nd VFW Jeep Poker Run !!
 ♣️ Jeepin’ 4 Vets ♥️
Saturday . July . 20th ♠️
5 hand poker run. 
 Make sure to follow our page for additional information for this event !! Jeep Run Route, raffle drawings ect for this event will be posted soon!!
 $20 per person Doors OPEN @ 10AM Sign ups @ 10AM-12PM 
 “Event is to raise money for our posts Veterans Assistant Fund”
 
Contact the event coordinator Daisy @ vfwbarmanager5694@gmail.com for any questions or sponsorship information! 

sr4 Partners
Leadership Development Memberships BOGO for the month of June!

• Buy five memberships and get one free in the month of June! 
• Want to try before you buy? Join as my exclusive guest by emailing amy@sr4partners.com 

Click on the image below for details!!

Three Brothers Masonic Golf Scramble is just around the corner and the group is looking for both players and sponsors for the event! The event brought in $7,000 last year and was donated to Shriner's
See below for the sponsor and player form!
SPONSOR FORM

PLAYER FORM

   
Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
Below are the July & August schedules as well as the information for the upcoming Sunday, June 30th Mini Gratitude Retreat.  There is also a mini retreat scheduled for Sunday, August 11th from 7:00-8:30 pm. These are all available to book on the booking website (momyoga - linked below).  
  
I have changed the class membership a little to make it more streamlined and simple.  I have eliminated the weekly class series option and only have class passes now - which are good for 2 months (you pick and choose the classes you wish to attend during that 2 months).  Of course, you can continue to sign up for just the one class series (same class each week) for the 2 month time period utilizing these class passes.  
There will be 6,7, 8, 9 and 10 class passes available.  If you need assistance with signing up for classes, please reach out.  
 
Use the momoyoga link below to get to your account (or create one) to book your class(es).
Hope to see you in a yoga class soon!   

Payments can be through PayPal on the booking website, or you can option to pay in studio (using cash, check, credit card) or you can use Venmo. 

As always...Thank you for supporting my small business and thank yourself for finding the time for YOU! 

JULY SCHEDULE
AUGUST SCHEDULE
BOOK A CLASS HERE!

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel HERE to find videos to use at a time that is convenient for you.  If you use the video for in-home practice and wish to pay, you may do so through Venmo or sending a check to the studio.  Pay what you desire or are able to! 
For more details about classes, check out my website HERE  
OR my Facebook page  
 For BARRE Above Classes - please access the site HERE  
 For Kids Yoga - use ComPOSEure Kids Facebook Page 

Click HERE for more photos!
BUILDING AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR *LEASE!
Perfect 2350 sq ft commercial location on the Historic Highland Square!! Adjacent to the new Plaza Park and next to Schlafly brewery and restaurant. Building has two offices, large Showroom and stock/ Backroom. ADA accessible. Building was built in 1995. Energy efficient with new HVAC in 2019. 
*Lease price based on length of contract.
Contact A.G. Becker at 618-792-9644 for more information!

Click the image below to see what 501 Blues Club has going on!

Stewards of Hope International of Highland 
needs your help in finding a new home!
The group is needing to move 
out of their current location and is looking for something in the Highland area that would fit their needs for storing, packaging and shipping items donated to them.
The ideal location would have the following:
 Minimum of 600ft
  Exterior door at least 6ft wide
 Overhead door with an 8ft clearance
 Temperature controlled for food storage
  24/7 Access
Capability to back up a truck to the access door to load and
unload the boxes we send.
Optimally, the space would have access to a platform for loading pallets onto a commercial truck for shipment to FL
(helpful but not a deal breaker)
If you or someone you know may be able to accommodate the Stewards of Hope of Highland, please contact Michele Korte Capelle at mcapelle@stewardsofhope.org or 618-304-9940
For more information on Stewards of Hope,
visit their website HERE!

For Information about Welcome Club, Click on the image below!!!

 

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

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