Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
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
We’re fortunate here in Clinton County to be in a community where not only great people live, but where bald eagles do too. If you’d love to get a look at one of these majestic raptors, you’re in the right … Continue reading
Driving east into Carlyle, Illinois, visitors will cross over the Kaskaskia River on one of the oldest suspension bridges built in southwestern Illinois and the only remaining suspension bridge in the state: the General Dean Suspension Bridge. The bridge is impressive … Continue reading
Two favorite characters, a rock musical and a time-honored American story with a humorous twist are all coming to the Clinton County Showcase. This non-profit community arts group, based in Breese, is always a good bet for entertainment, and this … Continue reading
Driving along the main road south of Breese, you will pass a soaring white cross, about 25-feet tall, a remembrance of tragedy that happened 183 years ago. The Cholera Cross is a local landmark with a notable history. Built in 1850, the … Continue reading
America’s national bird, the bald eagle, will be on display during the annual Carlyle Lake Eagle Watch, February 13, 2016. It’s a great opportunity to see this magnificent raptor, and also learn more about it. The U.S. Corps of Engineers, … 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