Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
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
Like so many other entrepreneurs, Bobby Wiegman started his dream business in the garage. In 1999, after leaving his corporate job and with skills learned as a pipefitter and firefighter in the U.S. Navy, he began building projects. Then he … Continue reading
Ask anyone in the area where to find some great BBQ, and they’ll head you in the direction of Wheelan’s Barbecue Shack in Carlyle. Follow their lead, you won’t be disappointed. Wheelan’s grew out a love of smoked meats that … Continue reading
Not that any of us need an excuse to enjoy ice cream, but summer’s hot temps and long days sure do provide a welcome nudge. And that means a trip to Dairy King! The first Dairy King was opened in … Continue reading
Though many of us may not know the history of Cinco de Mayo (commemorating Mexico’s victory in an 1862 battle), we know it means party time! This year May 5th—the day Cinco de Mayo is celebrated—falls on a Thursday. What … Continue reading
These warm days have boating fans hungry not just for leisurely days on Carlyle Lake, but for enjoying a meal outside at The Fish House restaurant, a favorite lakefront spot. The Fish House is the reincarnation of a restaurant that was … Continue reading
Looking to remodel your kitchen, or do a wall of built-in’s in the family room? If you live anywhere in the Clinton County, Illinois area, the place to call is Kunz Carpentry. Begun in 1972 by Frank and Karen Kunz, … Continue reading
Stop by Berkemann’s Baker’s Dozen in New Baden, IL, any morning and you’ll find the locals there buying their daily donuts. The “Home Town Bakery” is legendary around here for making them in lots of tasty flavors. But donuts aren’t … Continue reading