What's Up Highland

09/11/2026

08/31/2026

America 250!

The Highland Historical Society is hosting an amazing event coming up Sept 11-13 out at the Latzer Homestead.

For many there has been confusion about the Harvest Days and this event. Take a listen as they explain everything that is going on!

08/24/2026

🎙️ NEW WHAT’S UP HIGHLAND EPISODE!

We recently sat down with Amanda Korte and Rachel Von Hatten to talk about an incredible local event that’s now celebrating its 10th year: Trekking for CDH! ❤️

Amanda and Rachel joined us to share more about the story behind Trekking for CDH, what the event supports, and what everyone can expect when it returns to Pic Park in Pierron, IL, September 18th–20th.

And they have a LOT planned! 🔥

🍖 BBQ competitions & Rib Burn
🎶 Live music all weekend
🚚 Food trucks
🥤 Refreshments
🎈 Kids entertainment
🏆 KCBS Backyard & Pro BBQ Competition
…and plenty more!

📍 Pic Park | 208 Edwards St., Pierron, IL

Friday: 6 PM–11 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–11 PM
Sunday: 8 AM–6 PM

It’s three days of great food, live music, family fun, and most importantly, supporting a great cause and helping raise awareness for CDH.

🎧 Check out our conversation with Amanda and Rachel to hear the story behind Trekking for CDH and everything they have planned for this year’s event!

Then mark your calendars for September 18th–20th!

08/06/2026

All the goods you need to know about for the upcoming Kirchenfest Highland Illinois.

08/03/2026

What a fun episode this one was!

If you don't know Joyce Barth give this one a listen!

She is a local author of two books and has a great story to tell.

Give this a listen to learn about Joyce and how she became an author and where you can pick up her books!

07/20/2026

We hosted a Hibachi Boy private dinner this weekend. The atmosphere, food, and experience were all top notch and highly recommend this at home experience. We had a small 10 person party but he says 20 is more in his wheel house. 187 events last year speaks volumes! 5 ⭐️ from us!

07/14/2026

WHAT'S UP HIGHLAND!!!
In this episode we interview Highland's very own Julie Kennon - Children's Book Author. Tune in to hear how Roo became, not one, but two children's books.

Link to Roo's Easter Quest --- https://amzn.to/4sP8zyc

Link to Roo's Christmas Quest --- https://amzn.to/4tXsUSH