Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
With the holidays come surprises! They can be big or small, but they are always exciting. Many surprises around the holidays take the form of wedding proposals. The popular wedding planning site, Bridebook, estimated that over 100,000 proposals happened during … Continue reading
Do you need a drink? How about a great place for a first date? Are you trying to get into the spirit of the season with autumn activities? If you are in any of these situations, you’re in the right … Continue reading
It wouldn’t be the beginning of fall if we didn’t announce that Taphorn Orchards is now open for the season! This local orchard in Beckemeyer, IL has a history of hard work and dedication that underscores the values still held … Continue reading
Wes Ronan, head chef and founder of Silver Spoon Catering, has an impressive resume. When you look at some of his achievements, they seem to get more terrific with each passing year. These are achievements such as being head chef … Continue reading
The Crooked Creek Winery in Centralia, IL has been a popular winery for years now and recently received the award that proves it. The people voted and gave Crooked Creek the 2019 St. Louis A-List award for Best Winery! Started in 2014, … Continue reading
The days are lengthy and hot here in the Midwest and there’s no better way to cool off than a little lake time! Carlyle Lake is the perfect area to get some sun and some waves, especially when you make … Continue reading
Bobby Eversgerd started building in 1984, and he just kept going. The goal? A replica of a Civil War-era fort. “There was nothing here but swamp when I started”, Bobby states. Wheelbarrowing piles of dirt, and hand-picking (as well as … Continue reading
Illinois High Schools’ top anglers will be heading to Carlyle Lake for the 2019 IHSA Bass Fishing State Tournament the weekend of May 17-18. A total of 311 teams have signed up to compete this year. Sectionals will be held … Continue reading
Heaven knows nature tried, but St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Carlyle, Illinois, wasn’t about to give up, and 165 years later it stands proud and strong here in Clinton County. The history of St. Mary’s Catholic Church is one of … Continue reading
After the summer crowds have dispersed and the campgrounds are emptied is a great time to visit Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. Eldon Hazlet was named for a Carlyle, Illinois, attorney who was the first president of the Kaskaskia Valley … Continue reading