AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Highland Illinois. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/highland-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/highland-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 09 May 2024 11:38:18 -0500 Each year exciting events at the Madison County Fair, including livestock shows, tractor pulls, demolition derbies (both automobile and combine!), https://www.americantowns.com/news/madison-county-fair-2022-31401299-highland-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/madison-county-fair-2022-31401299-highland-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Welcome to the Highland Jaycees Schweizerfest 2023 on the Highland Square. Join us for rides, food, live entertainment, and lots of FUN! Schedule: https://www.americantowns.com/news/highland-jaycees-schweizerfest-2023-31582177-highland-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/highland-jaycees-schweizerfest-2023-31582177-highland-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for food, fun and entertainment for all ages. FREE peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and popcorn are provided. Several vendors will on hand https://www.americantowns.com/news/peanut-butter-and-jam-festival-2023-31582180-highland-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/peanut-butter-and-jam-festival-2023-31582180-highland-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule: Friday, August 25th, 2023 On The Grounds: 5:00 p.m: Ticket Booth Opens 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Strassenlauf Early Packet Pickup 6:00 p.m: https://www.americantowns.com/news/st-paul-kirchenfest-2023-31597884-highland-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/st-paul-kirchenfest-2023-31597884-highland-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 May officially proclaimed AAPI Heritage Month; DCEO to host several events to support AAPI community with business resources Chicago - The Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-month-31362454-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-month-31362454-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Two-Notch Upgrades from All Three Rating Agencies in Less than a Year SPRINGFIELD -- Governor JB Pritzker on May 6th, applauded S&P Global https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-earns-credit-upgrade-from-sp-illinois-sixth-credit-upgrade-under-governor-pritzker-31362467-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-earns-credit-upgrade-from-sp-illinois-sixth-credit-upgrade-under-governor-pritzker-31362467-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On May 6th, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: SB0062 Description: Establishes that deposits to payroll cards are https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31363232-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31363232-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Funding will help manage flooding and mitigate ongoing effects of extreme weather caused by climate change LAKE COUNTY - Governor JB Pritzker on May https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-30-million-for-critical-stormwater-projects-in-lake-county-31363275-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-30-million-for-critical-stormwater-projects-in-lake-county-31363275-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Firefighters gather to honor four fallen firefighters during the 29th annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony Springfield, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-and-fire-marshal-perez-honor-fallen-firefighters-31364204-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-and-fire-marshal-perez-honor-fallen-firefighters-31364204-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is reminding residents about the upcoming deadline to submit nominations for the https://www.americantowns.com/news/nominations-due-by-june-1-for-senior-illinoisan-hall-of-fame-31365096-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nominations-due-by-june-1-for-senior-illinoisan-hall-of-fame-31365096-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Central Management Services Announces Wellness Ambassador to Receive Award CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-announces-first-wellness-partner-award-recipient-31365134-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-announces-first-wellness-partner-award-recipient-31365134-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Funding helps state agencies build, improve, and renovate aging facilities NORTHERN ILLINOIS -- The Capital Development Board (CDB) on May 12th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/capital-development-board-announces-over-51-million-in-funding-to-state-agencies-in-northern-illinois-made-possible-by-governor-pritzkers-capital-plan-31366040-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/capital-development-board-announces-over-51-million-in-funding-to-state-agencies-in-northern-illinois-made-possible-by-governor-pritzkers-capital-plan-31366040-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As a freedom of choice state, HFS provides coverage for reproductive healthcare, including abortion and maternity care SPRINGFIELD – In the https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-affirms-state-coverage-of-abortions-in-comprehensive-healthcare-for-pregnant-women-31366044-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-affirms-state-coverage-of-abortions-in-comprehensive-healthcare-for-pregnant-women-31366044-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Program Will Safely Dispose of Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides SPRINGFIELD, IL – Residents of ten Illinois counties can dispose of unwanted https://www.americantowns.com/news/idoa-schedules-clean-sweep-collection-in-central-illinois-31366051-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idoa-schedules-clean-sweep-collection-in-central-illinois-31366051-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On May 16th, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action:   Bill Number: HB2991 Description: Requires DVA to contract for a https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31367534-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31367534-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500