Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
While dads get many hugs and thank-you’s all year long, Father’s Day is when we collectively celebrate Dad. This Father’s Day—June 17, 2018—we’re helping you treat your Dad with a selection of ideas that are playful, delicious, and possibly on … Continue reading
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
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
While summer days are winding down, fall festivals in Clinton County are getting ready to begin! It’s always fun this time of year with apple picking, pumpkin patches and cool weather inviting us all outside to play. So, get out … Continue reading
Now that high school football season has begun, we can look forward to a season of cheering on our favorite young stars. For the schools and fans, including all our alumni, a highlight is always the big homecoming game. Here … Continue reading
While many of us look forward to autumn’s cooler days, hunters do most of all; this is their prime season. Fortunately for residents and visitors, hunting options Clinton County are plentiful. An abundance of deer, pheasants and waterfowl provide 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
The southwest Illinois town of Albers is having a party, and everyone is invited! June 4-5, 2016 marks Albers’ Quasquicentennial, and the citizens are hosting a two-day gala in its honor. Founded by German immigrants, Albers is a steadily growing … Continue reading
Like many small town libraries, the Case-Halstead Library in Carlyle, IL has a rich history and a vibrant current life. And it’s about a lot more than books! It was with foresight and good will that a former Carlyle resident, … 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