Highland is a city in Madison County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 10,268.
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Meetings
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All events →May 1Open Swim at 1pm2:00 PMMay 5Highland Community Market5:00 PMMay 11American Red Cross Blood Drive1:30 PMMay 15YAH Trip to Casey, IL8:30 AMMay 16Spring Clean-Up9:00 AMMay 23Highland Community Pool Opening Day2:00 PMJun 4St. Louis Cardinal Clinic9:30 AMJun 5YAH Trip to Missouri Botanical Garden10:00 AM
Recent News
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Nicholas Caban, Jacob Firestone convicted in Fort Sheridan Beach beating death of Matthew Ascaridis in Highland Park, Illinois
Nicholas Caban, Jacob Firestone convicted in Fort Sheridan Beach beating death of Matthew Ascaridis in Highland Park, Illinois ABC7 Chicago
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NewsAPR 10, 2026
Jamal Scott named Highland Community College’s next president
Jamal Scott named Highland Community College’s next president WIFR
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NewsAPR 06, 2026
Highland Park Student Wins Illinois Title In Presidential AI Challenge
Highland Park Student Wins Illinois Title In Presidential AI Challenge Patch
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