Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
It’s time to say so-long 2015 and hello New Year! Here are some great ways to do that with a bit of fun and festiveness. If a lively show with a mix of music, comedy and audience participation sounds like a … Continue reading
If you enjoy cheering on your favorite team in the company of like-minded fans, head to one of these Clinton County’s hangouts. You can watch a game, enjoy a brew, and satisfy a burger craving too. Big Stix Sports Bar in … Continue reading
What does it taste like? That is a question often heard at Swamp Tales restaurant in Carlyle, Illinois. The query is about the alligator that’s featured here, one of the top, and most unusual, entrees at this Louisiana-themed venue. Swamp Tales … Continue reading
If you haven’t the time, energy, or space to have a vegetable garden or chickens in the back yard, you’re in luck. Just sign up with Cooley Farms in Carlyle, Illinois, and you can have a supply of fresh food … Continue reading
For the Mc Conauchie’s, the farm is a family business that just keeps growing. Parents David and Lynette and their nine children are all active participants in the endeavor, and as the family expands, the business seems to as well. … 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
True to its name, Covered in Chocolate, a pastry shop and café in Carlyle, offers a luscious array of desserts. But its name is a bit deceiving, because the company also has a café that serves lunch, and a booming … Continue reading
It’s nearly a weekend ritual here in the County: grab the family or friends and head out to the local restaurant for a hearty breakfast. But any day of the week, you’ll find early morning diners frequenting a bevy of … Continue reading
When folks in Clinton County, Illinois, get a taste for pizza, we’ve got a great selection of choices. But an all-time favorite is Little Augie’s Pizza in Breese. This local spot has been serving up slices of spicy goodness for … Continue reading