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Aldi in Highland construction update
Earthwork and grading have continued at the future side of Aldi in Highland as May segued into June.
Read MoreAutumn Crest in Highland construction update
Now that earthwork and grading as well as stormwater and sewer piping has been installed, carpenters have arrived to begin framing out the Autumn Crest units, starting in the rear of the property. These photos were taken on June 3 and 4 – Charles Bolinger, editor
Read MoreHighland Area Community Foundation accepting grant applications
By Tribune Staff • The Highland Area Community Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its 2026 grant awards. Grants are awarded for not-for-profit purposes to organizations or groups that provide community services within the Highland Community Unit School District and St. Jacob, Marine and St. Rose townships. The deadline for submissions is June 30. Since…
Read MoreCSX Railroad crossing at Poplar Street in Highland to close for three days beginning June 8
The Poplar Street railroad crossing will be closed beginning Monday, June 8, 2026 Highland officials were advised that CSX Railroad will be working on the Poplar St. railroad crossing beginning June 8, 2026. Please be aware that this crossing will be closed and the work is expected to take approximately 3 days. Drivers can use…
Read MoreParking lots added in downtown Highland
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The City of Highland continues expanding public parking downtown to meet the needs of its residents. The most recent expansion is a public parking lot at the corner of Main and Pine streets near the downtown square. This project was initiated after the city acquired property formerly occupied by local…
Read MoreHighland Communication Services’ cable TV rates went up May 1
By Charles Bolinger Editor • If you live in Highland and subscribe to the city’s cable television provider, Highland Communication Services, you may have noticed a change in your bill this month. Highland’s City Council approved a rate hike at its March 16 meeting. Angela Imming, director of the city’s technology and innovation department, recommended…
Read MoreHighland Jaycees host annual Schweizerfest June 12-14
By Tribune Staff • The Highland Jaycees will host the annual Schweizerfest, June 12-14 at Highland’s Town Square. The event runs Friday evening from five until midnight, Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will kick off Friday with food and beer vendors opening around 5…
Read MoreHighland marks Memorial Day with parade, celebration
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter American Legion Post 439 and Highland VFW Post 5694 honored fallen service members recently through several gatherings leading up to the city’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Celebration, continuing a longstanding tradition. Kate Broadhurst, adjutant and finance officer for the American Legion and chaplain and service officer for the Highland VFW,…
Read MoreNew season, new features at Highland Community Pool
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Highland Community Pool opened for the summer season on May 23, with several new improvements aimed at safety and guest comfort. City crews spent the past several weeks preparing the facility for opening day, including installing a new trench drain near the entrance to address long-standing flooding issues around the…
Read MoreHarold Dale Rose, Jr.
Harold Dale “Toad” Rose, Jr. May 15, 1951 – May 27, 2026 Harold Dale “Toad” Rose, Jr., 75, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at his home in Highland. He was born on Tuesday, May 15, 1951, in Granite City, IL, the son of Harold and Rosemary (née Mount) Rose. He was a…
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