Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
As all good witches know, Halloween isn’t just for kids! Here in Clinton County, there’s something for all ages, with spooky sites, fun frights and a whole lot of good times. If you hear screams and eeks coming from the … Continue reading
It’s apple season! From orchards where you can pick your own, to restaurants and bakeries that sell pies and other goodies, now is the time to indulge in all things apple. To get you started, here are a few favorite … Continue reading
For 113 years, parishioners have been flocking to St. Anthony’s Church in Beckemeyer, Illinois. The church was—and is—an important gathering spot, not just for spiritual guidance, but for support and community as well. Beckemeyer was settled by coal miners and … Continue reading
It started years ago as a dream: to have a small farm where they could raise their children. In 2010, Chad and Jill Vonder Haar began farming 80 acres with the help of Chad’s dad and brothers. Then in 2014, … Continue reading
Autumn weekends in Clinton County can be lovely—a perfect excuse to head out to one of our local wineries for an enjoyable few hours. Below is a look at some of the events scheduled in the months ahead, from simple … Continue reading
The Clinton County Showcase is a wonderful outlet for all-family entertainment. The upcoming season’s delightful lineup of shows brings together talented actors from the community for performances that offer a little something for every age group. From madcap comedy to … Continue reading
A group of big-hearted residents with an even bigger vision created the Centralia Cultural Society back in 1961. With a mission to connect arts to the community and bring the community to arts, the Society has seen its dreams come … Continue reading
Congrats all around to the cancer survivors, family, and friends who participated in the 18th annual Clinton County Relay for Life on Friday, August 3, 2018. Their commitment to walk raised an incredible $88,571! Over 18 years of the event, … Continue reading
Labor Day Weekend, the official wind-down of the season, offers unwritten permission to take advantage of all that summer 2018 still has to offer here in Clinton County, Illinois. Whether you like being by the water or chilling out with … Continue reading
Sam’s Pizza opened in Breese this spring and already it’s gaining a faithful following. A spinoff of the popular restaurant in Highland, Illinois, the Breese location offers its trademark brick oven pizzas. The company touts five decades of pizza making … Continue reading