Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
While visions of sugarplums may be on some people’s minds, area hunters are dreaming of snagging a big buck. It’s deer hunting season in Clinton County, Illinois. If you’re new to the area or looking to head this way to … Continue reading
Happy 2018! It’s almost time to celebrate the beginning of a brand New Year and we’ve got a variety of festive ways for you to do it. Hidden Lake Winery is ringing in 2018 with a Dueling Piano Bash. The … Continue reading
Centralia, Illinois, a town of just over 9,000 people here in Clinton County, seems an unlikely place to find one of the ten largest bell towers in the world. But aren’t we lucky it’s here! The initial push to have … Continue reading
For decades, Excel Bottling has been making some of our favorite sodas, including the ever-popular Ski Original. Then in 2012, they jumped on the craft brewing wagon and began creating their own line of beers. Excel Brewing, based in Breese, … Continue reading
Think nothing much is going on in wintertime out here in our corner of Illinois? You just have to look a little bit and you’ll find lots of great reasons to put on your coat and mittens and head out. … Continue reading
If you’re looking for something fun to do this winter, head over to Carlyle where there always seems to be something going on. From charity events to chilling with wine, here are four top picks FOR February. Eagles. With the … Continue reading
If it seems like the Clinton County Humane Society (CCIHS) is a non-stop flurry of activity, that’s because it is. There is no lights-out when you’re caring for helpless animals. CCHIS performs a valuable service to our community: working with … Continue reading
Sure it’s fun when the members of the Breese Junior Women’s Group gets together. But the real reason they gather is simple: they want to help make the community a better place. The Breese Junior Women’s Group is a non-profit, … Continue reading
Clinton County’s ever-popular Covered in Chocolate has moved from Carlyle to Breese—and is as busy as ever. Despite its name, this shop does a lot more than just yummy desserts. Its menu, which changes with the seasons, consists of sandwiches, … Continue reading
Music will fill the air in Clinton County, Illinois, this spring, thanks to concerts at the high schools and a rousing play at the Clinton County Showcase. Grab your calendar and mark down these dates—the shows are always delightful and … Continue reading