Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
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
Twelve Oaks Vineyard in Carlyle, IL, is about to open back up for the season and will be back with some fantastic new developments! Twelve Oaks Vineyard made headlines late in 2019, when they won the Governer’s Cup for their … Continue reading
Kunz Carpentry in Trenton, IL has been the wood and lumber leader of Clinton County since their founding in 1972. After opening a second location in 1984, the Kunz Carpentry Warehouse, the business bloomed and has been serving customers with … Continue reading
Twelve Oaks Winery is celebrating a recent win of the Governer’s Cup for their delightfully sweet and fruity wine, aptly named “Hummingbird Dance”. Chosen from over 300 different varieties of wine, this blend won the category of Best Blush/Rosé. The … Continue reading