Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
Forget heading over to St. Louis; one of the best steak dinners around is being served in St. Rose! Ask a local resident where to get a great steak, and chances are, the answer will be Popeye’s Chop House. It … Continue reading
This German sweet, lightly flavored with anise, is a mainstay of holiday cookie trays throughout Clinton County, and making them is almost as much fun as eating them! The cookies are shaped using a special Springerle board or rolling pin. … Continue reading
Make a date with the family and head to the Avon Theater in Breese, December 4-6 and 11-13, 2015 for the Clinton County Showcase production of A Seussified Christmas Carol. You’ll be in for an evening of delightful wackiness as the clever … Continue reading
If thoughts of cooking turkey and all the sides—let alone making pies—has you stressed, maybe this is the year to let someone else do the cooking. Clinton County, Illinois, has several places that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, November … Continue reading
One of these nice fall days, grab a friend and plan a day poking around a few of the antique stores and resale shops in Clinton County. You’ll uncover a wealth of wonderful items—and if you’re a collector, may find … Continue reading
The Civil War has been a fascination as well as a passion for many Americans, and Bob Eversgerd is one of them. What started as a project to replicate an 1800’s fort, has turned into one of the largest masonry … Continue reading
Everyone’s favorite fall fruit is ripe and ready for the taking, and we’ve got just the places to do it. These two Clinton County orchards offer a wide choice of apple varieties. But you’ll also find more than just orchards … Continue reading
Once hunting season kicks in, our County’s meat processors go into overdrive. But they keep plenty busy the rest of the year too, providing services to local farmers and quality products for families. In an era of fresh and local, the following … 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