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🌱 Next Stop Comedy and 8 more events

Highland, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Highland! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Next Stop Comedy

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Highland

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday June 4
  • Speed and Plyometric Training
    St Rose Elementary School Breese, IL 62230
    7:00 am
  • Friday June 5
  • Strength Training
    St Rose Elementary School Breese, IL 62230
    7:00 am
  • Basketball Open Gym
    St Rose Elementary School Breese, IL 62230
    8:00 am
  • Monday June 8
  • Story Time at the Tri-Township Public Library
    Tri-Township Public Library District, 209 S Main St, Troy
    10:00 am
  • Wednesday June 10
  • Girls Basketball - Greenville Team Camp- 7th/8th TEAM ONLY
    St Rose Elementary School Breese, IL 62230
    4:00 pm
  • Tuesday June 23
  • Adult Book Club
    Tri-Township Public Library District, 209 S Main St, Troy
    6:30 pm
  • Tuesday June 30
  • Donation Day at the Tri-Township Public Library
    Tri-Township Public Library District, 209 S Main St, Troy
    9:00 am
  • Sunday September 13
  • PTSL Sunday Dinner at Diamond Mineral Springs
    Diamond Mineral Springs, 1 W Pocahontas Rd, Highland
    4:00 pm
  • Friday October 2
  • Experience GU Day
    Greenville University, 315 E College Ave, Greenville
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are missing our sweet Chihuahua.
    The last time he was seen was on Sunday at 6pm on Poplar heading to Broadway. Has anyone happen to see him? We went up to the humane society, police… (Nextdoor Lindenthal Ave)
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Highland. Apply here.
  • Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Cook in Highland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Highland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Troy

  • Westminster College proudly announces Spring 2026 Dean's List (timestribunenews.com)
  • Dad, stepmom knew son was handling explosives before massive blast that killed 3: Police (lawandcrime.com)

Maryville

Glen Carbon

  • New turn lane takes shape at intersection in Glen Carbon (theintelligencer.com)
  • Glen Carbon STAR Bond District approved by state (theintelligencer.com)
  • Plans Finalized, Sponsors Announced For Glen Carbon's 'Glentennial' Homecoming Happening June 19-20, 2026 (riverbender.com)

Ok Highland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Highland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Highland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.