Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
While summer days are winding down, fall festivals in Clinton County are getting ready to begin! It’s always fun this time of year with apple picking, pumpkin patches and cool weather inviting us all outside to play. So, get out … Continue reading
Throughout Clinton County, thick layers of limestone near the earth’s surface give way to layers of coal. That coal was a big part of the growth of our towns, a source of many jobs, but also of much sorrow over … Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine that another summer is winding down. But as much as we hate to see it end ,we look forward to Labor Day weekend because, around here in Clinton County, that means fun! Carlyle Lake, the largest … Continue reading
It’s rare these days to find a third-generation family company that has held to its standards, still doing things the way the founders intended, and still being a great success. Excel Bottling Company, which started back in 1936, is that … Continue reading