Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
Germantown, home to St. Boniface Church, is considered the oldest German community in Illinois, with first mention of settlers listed in 1834. (The town was originally called Hanover). Three years later, townspeople wrote Bishop Rosati of St. Louis requesting a … Continue reading
Forget heading over to St. Louis; one of the best steak dinners around is being served in St. Rose! Ask a local resident where to get a great steak, and chances are, the answer will be Popeye’s Chop House. It … Continue reading
Driving along the main road south of Breese, you will pass a soaring white cross, about 25-feet tall, a remembrance of tragedy that happened 183 years ago. The Cholera Cross is a local landmark with a notable history. Built in 1850, the … 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
What a festive time it is all around the County! From craft sales to holiday programs to brunch with the Jolly old man himself, there’s a merry array of events to take in—more than we have space for. Here’s a … Continue reading