Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
Come help Clinton County, Illinois, celebrate one of its greatest features at Carlyle Lake’s 50th Anniversary celebration, June 9-11, 2017. It’s hard to imagine our area without Carlyle Lake; it’s become a part of so many family activities over the … Continue reading
You can always count on the Clinton County Showcase in Breese, Illinois, for great family entertainment, and this summer season is no exception. The lineup includes an all-time family favorite, an ode to working women, and a thriller that’s become … Continue reading
Farm fields and forest surround the small town of Beckemeyer, Illinois, which is located in the heart of Clinton County. Like many of the towns around here, it is steeped in history and constantly evolving. The first residents arrived in … Continue reading
Summer’s coming, so now is the perfect time to plan your family vacation here in Clinton County, Illinois. Carlyle Lake, Illinois’ largest manmade lake, is a popular draw and Mariner’s Village Resort there is ideally situated for a getaway. The … Continue reading
Clinton County is becoming quite a little hotbed of wine, with five wineries now gracing our area. The newest venture is Twelve Oaks Vineyard, a family-owned business located in the beautiful countryside outside of Carlyle, Illinois. True to its name, … Continue reading
We know how lucky we are to be living here in Clinton County, Illinois, but there’s also a website that knows this, Only in Your State. This fun site posts regular blogs about sights, towns, and interesting facts about our … Continue reading
People may think important companies are always in big metro areas, but the Arnold Company here in Trenton, Illinois, would prove them wrong. As the United States’ number one manufacturer of Hopper Gate Openers, it’s a vital player in keeping … Continue reading
The history for most towns can be found in books stored in the library. Not so Breese, Illinois. Its history is also proudly displayed for all to see and enjoy in a park. The Breese Historical Park & Garden, located … Continue reading
How much do you know about your home town? We did a little digging and found out all sorts of wonderful facts about one of ours, Aviston, Illinois. Aviston, a rural community is southwestern Illinois, was established in 1836, 18 years … Continue reading
February is Library month, which makes it a great time to get out and visit our various Clinton County Libraries. They each offer a wonderful community service, providing books for all ages, information resources, meeting spaces, and sometimes even sponsoring … Continue reading