Event Calendar

Our annual Purse-N-Ality event allows the Chamber of Commerce to raise money for a charity of our choosing, while creating a fun and memorable evening.

The City of Herrin, Illinois is a home rule municipality which operates under a mayor and aldermanic form of government, and is comprised of the Mayor and eight aldermen, who are elected for four year terms. The City Clerk and Treasurer are also elected for four year terms. The Department Heads and staff are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.

The Aldermen serve on various committees for the purpose of addressing issues relative to each City Department. If there is business to transact, they will meet at 5:30 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. All committee recommendations will be presented to the City Council. The committees consists of Finance, Public Works, Public Improvement, Public Safety, Insurance and Library Liaison.

Our membership luncheon sponsorship is available. Our program will be given by Kelly Fenton, newly hired Executive Director for REDCO and Jeff McGoy, actor, creator, and motivational speaker. Our luncheon will be catered by Crystal's Catering.

What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon in Nashville Tennessee. Dedicated to honoring country music's rich history and dynamic present, the Grand Ole Opry showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps.

In the image of that grand icon, The Southern Illinois Opry was born. Our events will feature local talent from all over Southern Illinois. We will also feature top International Recording Artists from Nashville and around the world. All of our shows will be hosted by the Herrin Civic Center and will include Bluegrass, Gospel, and Country Artists.

The Herrin Chamber of Commerce Membership & Marketing (M&M) Committee is the backbone of the Chamber. The members within the Chamber are the Chamber's first priority. This committee is responsible for all items related to membership and marketing.

The Herrin Chamber of Commerce's Executive Committee comprised of the President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretery, Treasurer, and Past President.

The City of Herrin, Illinois is a home rule municipality which operates under a mayor and aldermanic form of government, and is comprised of the Mayor and eight aldermen, who are elected for four year terms. The City Clerk and Treasurer are also elected for four year terms. The Department Heads and staff are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.

The Aldermen serve on various committees for the purpose of addressing issues relative to each City Department. If there is business to transact, they will meet at 5:30 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. All committee recommendations will be presented to the City Council. The committees consists of Finance, Public Works, Public Improvement, Public Safety, Insurance and Library Liaison.