For those who are new to the city of Highland, we say a warm welcome! We hope that you will enjoy your new home and this community.
Come visit us at First Congregational Church if you are looking for a church home! Everything you need to know about moving is below. Use the following links to access information further down the page.
Voter Registration
Drivers License and Vehicle Registration
General Resources
Resources for Seniors
Resources for Parents
Useful Government Information
U.S. Government Services for New Residents
Highland area at your fingertips
Community Information
Utility Information
School Information
Your voter registration office:
for further assistance, call (217) 782-4141 from Central and Southern Illinois, (312) 814-6440 from Chicago and Northern Illinois.
Your vote matters in Illinois-and you can register three easy ways...
Save time by applying to register to vote while you apply for or renew your driver's licenses at your driver services facility, or when you're applying for public assistance at state or township offices.
Call your voter registration office for a form or ask them where you can pick up one in your new community. All forms must be originals. Copies and internet forms are not accepted.
Visit your voter registration office listed above. Call for office hours.
Don't wait until it's too late!!! Your voter registration form must be postmarked, or delivered, at least 29 days before the election.
A drivers service facility near your home:
1502A Troy Road
Edwardsville, IL
618.656.8956
(or)
2nd and Winter
Greenville, IL 62246
618.664.0488
*Illinois law requires you to notify the department of drivers services within 10 days of your address change. It is easy to do.
You must notify the department of driver services of your new address in writing or by visiting a driver services facility.
Illinois law requires notification within 10 days of your move. You can notify the Office at this web address. Please read the entire page. http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/drivers/change.html
When the department of driver services has your current address, you will be sure to receive important driver's license and registration renewal notices.
Call (800)-252-8980 to request a change-of-address form. Complete the form and mail it to:
DRIVER SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ATTENTION ADDRESS CHANGE
2701 S. DIRKSEN PKWY,
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-4556
You may also visit a driver services facility to change your address. There is no fee for the change; however, if you wish to have a new driver's license with your new address on it, there is a $5 fee.
Residents holding a valid commercial driver's license must obtain a new license within 30 days of moving.
State law requires that drivers and front seat passengers 6 and older wear seat belts. Children younger than 4 must be properly secured in a proved child safety seat. Children 4 and 5 years old may be secured in safety seats or seat belts.
All motor vehicles registered and operated in Illinois must have liability insurance to cover the property damage and/or injuries that may occur during an accident.
You can register to vote at any driver services facility.
When you visit a driver services facility, you will be asked if you would like to join the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry, a data base that documents your desire to be a donor.
For more information, please contact the Secretary of State's Office at 800.252.8980 or 800.252.2904 (voice or TTY). Illinois Gateway, the Secretary of State's Internet Home page, may be accessed at: http://www.sos.state.il.us.
217.782.6752
Call the above number for information on state parks in your area. For National parks near your home, call 1 800 NATPARK or visit their website at www.mps.gov.
800.942.2677 or www.cns.gov
Lend a hand! AmeriCorps, Senior Corps,and Learn & Serve America offer volunteer opportunities in education, environment, and public safety.
800.Cleanup or www.1800clenup.org
Keep your new community beautiful. The Earth's 911 public service can inform you about community environmental programs, places to recycle and where to dispose of hazardous household waste.
217.785.2870
Your state offers free and reduced services for seniors. These may include assistance for persons with disabilities, independent living, transportation and meal programs.
800-424-3410 or www.aarp.org
The American Association of Retired Persons offers people 50 & older pharmacy services,discounted travel, & information on fitness, work, retirement and finances.
www.seniors.gov
Access America gives seniors the ability to conduct government business and access information online including verification of Social Security benefits, Medicare options, and buying postage stamps online.
217.782.2221
Learn how and where to enroll your children in their new school district.
800.424.2246 or www.naccrra.net
Child Care Aware, a free national child care resource & referral service, helps to identify & locate quality child care.
877.KIDS.NOW or www.insurekidsnow.net
National toll-free number that provides information on children's eligibility to receive free or low-cost health insurance through the Insure Kids Now initiative.
800.638.CPSC or www.cpsc.gov
Call or log on for information on recalled toys and other children's products, or to report any unsafe products.
Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D)
202.224.2152
Sen. Peter Fitzgerald (R)
312.886.3506
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R)
217.492.5090
Gov. George Ryan (R)
217.782.6830
Lt. Gov. Corrine Wood (R)
217.782.7884
Sec. Of State Jesse White (D)
217.782.2201
800.722.1213 or www.ssa.gov
Currently receiving Social Security Benefits? Make Sure they move with you by changing your address with the Social Security Administration. For faster service, have your new address, phone number, and Social Security Number handy when you call. TTY service is available at 800-325-0778.
800.TAX.FORM or www.irs.gov
Don't delay next year's tax forms. Call to change your address with the Internal Revenue Service (request form 8822). Additionally, you may be eligible to deduct your moving expenses such as sale of residence, job related moves, transportation, travel, lodging, and more from your federal taxes. TTY service is available at 800-829-4059.
National Lead Info Ctr
800.532.3394
State Tax
321.744.6146
Vital Records
217.782.6554
Consumer Protection
800.386.5438
Tourism
800.226.6632
Chamber of Commerce
321.983.7100
618.654.5066
1001 9th St.
Highland, IL
618.654.6791
801 Main St
Highland, IL 62249-9998
Police:
618.654.2131
Fire:
618.654.2131
Ambulance:
618.654.2131
Emergency 911
Highland Chamber of Commerce
907 Main Street, 618.654.3721
www.highlandilchamber.org
Highland City Hall
1115 Broadway, 618.654.9891
Highland Police Department
820 Mulberry, 618.654.2131
Alhambra Post Office
506 E Main, 618.488.7938
Highland Post Office
801 Main, 618.654.6791
Pierron Post Office
Main St., 618.654.7214
Highland Fire Department
Broadway, 618.654.2121
Highland Ambulance Service (from Highland Phones Only), 911
Illinois State Police
1100 Eastport Plaza, Collinsville, IL, 618.346.1212
Madison County Sheriff's Office
405 Randle Street, Edwardsville, IL, 618.692.4433
Highland Post Office
801 Main Street, 618.654.6791
Latzer Memorial Public Library
1001 9th Street, 618.654.5066
Weinheimer Public Community Center
1100 Main Street, 618.654.6071
Highland Community Pool
Lindendale Park, 618.654.9062
St. Joseph's Hospital
1515 Main Street, 618.654.7421
Oliver C. Anderson Hospital
Route 162, Maryville, 618.288.5722
Madison County Courthouse
County Clerk (Voting Registration),
151 North Main Street, Edwardsville, 618.692.6290
Local Weather and Time, 618.654.2711
Bi-State Bus Service, 800.222.3287
Illinois Power Company (Natural Gas and Rural Electric), 800.755.5000
Highland Utility Department, 618.654.9891
General Telephone (GTE), 800.483.4600
Charter Communications Cable Television
New Service, 800.231.2517
Repair Service, 800.233.0119
Highland Adminitrative Center
1800 Lindenthal Avenue, 618.654.2106
Highland Elementary School
1800 Lindenthal Avenue, 618.654.2106
Highland Upper Elementary School
1800 Lindenthal, 618.654.2106
Highland High School
1500 Troxler, 618.654.7131
Alhambra Center, 618.488.2200
Grantfork Center, 618.675.2200
New Douglas Center, 217.456.7421
St. Paul's Parochial School (K - 8th grades), 618.654.7525
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, 618.692.2739
Belleville Area College, 618.235.2700
Mayflower Bus Service, 618.654.3812 |
