Christopher G. Sallman
Christopher G. Sallman, 58, of Chester, passed away at 9:44 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Chester. It was Christopher’s wish […]
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Elaine Marie Schulte
Elaine Marie Schulte, 88, of Red Bud, and formerly of Chester, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at Red Bud Regional […]
James D. Gallatin
James D. Gallatin, 75, of Prairie du Rocher, passed away Sept. 21, 2023, in Prairie du Rocher. The memorial visitation will be held from 4-6 […]
Evansville pair arrested for sexual abuse of minor
On Sept. 26, Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters announced the arrest of two Evansville residents in connection to an aggravated criminal sexual abuse case. He […]
Local softball teams are state bound
REGIONAL WINNERS–The Royals softball team won the SIJHSAA Region 5 championship after defeating Chester 11-0 in six innings. The team will play in the state […]
School board considers security upgrades
Upgrades for the security surveillance systems at both school buildings was the biggest topic of discussion at the Sept. 21 Red Bud Board of Education […]
Former Red Bud business owner passed away Monday
A former Red Bud business owner passed away early this week as Marvin J. Eckart, 65, passed away on Monday, Sept. 25 at his residence. […]
Business of the Month
The Red Bud Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for September is Red Bud Country Mart Pharmacy. Located at 1375 South Main in Red […]
Annual lamp post decorating contest returns
It’s that time of year again – where the lamp posts in Red Bud become rather festive through the Red Bud Chamber of Commerce’s annual […]
Steele to be inducted into Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame
INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME–Gretchen Steele, of Coulterville, is one of five people that will be inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. She […]