The Highlands, from which the town name originates, was originally a sand ridge standing out above the rest of the region’s marshy and mostly submerged landscape back in 1848. At that time settlers from Ohio began developing the area, turning it into a farming community, and eventually, the Chicago and Atlantic railroad came through town, bringing with it more agriculture and manufacturing opportunities. Highland’s focus today remains to provide economic opportunity to its citizens, educational opportunity for its children, and recreational opportunity through its extensive town parks and facilities.
Dining & Entertainment
Highland Grove Shopping Center offers great restaurants and retail shopping. Stores featured in the shopping center include Target, Michael’s, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Petco, Kohl’s to name a few. Restaurants include Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Panda Express and many more.
You can’t drive through Highland and not stop at the legendary Johnson’s Blue Top Drive-in . Stop in for a huge burger and a killer shake. You might even catch a glimpse of some classic cars while you’re there!
