Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
After a long week of work, enjoy a little weekend fun out at Bretz Wildlige Lodge and Winery. Friday through Sunday, Bretz offers life music featuring top regional talent. Bretz Wildlife Lodge, which is located just two miles from Carlyle … Continue reading
New Baden, Illinois, was founded in 1855 and quickly grew into a charming enclave of streets lined with maple trees and nearly sixty homes. 41 years later, it was devastated by the worst tornado to ever hit the area. More … Continue reading
Dave and Kay Langenhorst had an idea that their horses could help children and adults with disabilities. They were right. Since opening the Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center (Chakota TRC) in 2008, the center is proving to be a valuable resource. … 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
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
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
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
The holidays may be past, but that doesn’t mean the parties are! Spring and summer in Clinton County, Illinois, are ripe with weddings, graduations, and celebrations of all kinds. If you’re planning something, don’t hit the panic button. Instead, call … Continue reading
Too much holiday cheer and cookie dough? If starting a fitness routine is part of your 2017 to-do list, you’re in luck. Clinton County has a good selection of facilities that offer everything from strengthening with weights to stretching with yoga. … Continue reading
When it comes to holiday shopping, we’re all for going local. So forget the traffic and crowds—head to Clinton County for some great shopping. Parking is easier here too! A great place to begin is at The Crescent Moon in … Continue reading