Robert A. Burgdorf
Robert A. Burgdorf, 74, of Red Bud, passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at his residence. The visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
Special use permit for liquor store denied
Monday night’s Red Bud City Council meeting drew a bit of a crowd, but with not much discussion, the council opted to follow the recommendation […]
Ten RBHS students named as 2023-24 Illinois State Scholars
ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS–This year, 10 seniors at Red Bud High School were recognized as 2023 Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. They […]
Recently elected officials sworn in
NEW RESIDENT JUDGE–Jeremy Walker, at right, was sworn in as Randolph County’s new resident circuit judge on Dec. 5. Pictured giving him the oath of […]
Local business owner passed away Sunday
Red Bud lost another long time business owner over the weekend with the passing of Barbara A. Niermann. Niermann, 79, passed away on Sunday, Dec. […]
Commissioners approve annual budget
A resolution for a grant, along with the annual budget and related appropriation ordinances, was approved at the Dec. 1 Randolph County Board of Commissioners […]
Chamber holding annual holiday lighting contest
The Red Bud Chamber of Commerce has brought back their annual holiday decorating contest, but with a few changes. This year, the contest is open […]
Power plant employees give generous donation
Baldwin Power Plant employees recently made a major contribution to the Community Foundation of Randolph County with a $10,000 donation. “What a great kickoff to […]
Musketeers defeat Harrisburg for third place
by Alex Easter The Red Bud Musketeers boys basketball team had a very busy week. They played Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in the Trico […]
Shelba “Boots” L. Kempfer
Shelba “Boots” L. Kempfer, 82, of Modoc, passed away at 2:24 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Chester. The visitation will […]