Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
The annual King Kat Tournament, sponsored by Cabela’s, comes to Carlyle Lake on Saturday, August 15, 2020. This Tournament Trail includes 12 events located in ten different states and the day at Carlyle Lake is always well-attended and fun! Our … Continue reading
It’s almost time for Carlyle’s premier summer car event! Summer fun can be found by Cruisin’ the Dam and attending the Car Show on August 14, 2020. This annual event is one that COVID-19 has NOT forced to cancel so … Continue reading
Carlyle Lake is the largest man-made lake in Illinois and so easy to get to from St. Louis, MO. With 24,580 acres of lake area, there are lots of opportunities to find just the right spot to snag a mammoth … Continue reading
The state of Illinois is beginning to slowly and cautiously open businesses and recreational areas. While everyone has been staying safe and laying low, business owners were making plans to welcome you back to the area! Restaurants in Clinton County … Continue reading
It’s spring and in Clinton County, IL that means it’s planting season. Farmers in southwest Illinois continue to work during the COVID-19 crisis. Our farmers may have started planting as early as April 1for corn or April 15 for soybeans. … Continue reading
Trenton, IL residents and business people are supporting each other during the COVID-19 crisis. Restaurants depend on the locals to continue to purchase take-out meals while their dining rooms remain closed. And the city staff has helped the restaurants by … Continue reading
The County seat of Clinton County, IL is Carlyle, a small city of 3,281 residents. The people who call Carlyle home are proud of the city’s history, they love the lake that brings many visitors to town, and they stick … Continue reading
Clinton County has five cities and 12 smaller villages – which makes our community very close-knit! This is the kind of place where almost everybody knows your name (to quote the theme song from an old TV show). During the … Continue reading
The whole world is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and businesses in Clinton County are adjusting to the situation too. Check our FaceBook page to see which restaurants are adjusting to provide takeout meals or even providing meal delivery service. … Continue reading
The small signs of spring are showing up in our beautiful county, and now is the perfect time to sit back and relax with an award-winning glass of wine! Crooked Creek Winery in Centralia, IL is a premier winery that … Continue reading