In 2001, shortly after the attack on the World Trade Center towers in New York, Gary and Sheila Brand of Red Bud erected a 20 […]

STOPPED IN CHESTER–The Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 steam locomotive made a stop in Chester last Saturday afternoon as part of its tour across several […]

“A death such as this will have a significant impact on our entire school community,” stated Red Bud School District Superintendent Jonathan Tallman in an […]

Three COVID deaths reported in Randolph County over past week Late last week, on Aug. 26, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi […]

Local school districts are facing yet another difficulty this year as they are now dealing with food distribution issues. In an email on Aug. 31, […]

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II announced a grant award of $500,000 to increase farmer stress-related mental health initiatives statewide. The announcement was […]

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary’s annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition is now being conducted nationwide. Middle school students in sixth through eighth […]

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant will be holding two events in the local area in early September. On Wednesday, Sept. 8, she will host a […]

Trinity Lutheran School has a new gaga ball pit for the students to enjoy at recess. Gaga ball is a variation of dodgeball. Special appreciation […]

Pictured on Aug. 28 at the Sparta VFW Post 2698’s 85th anniversary event are Red Bud VFW 6632 Auxiliary members Bronda Hubler, Cheryl Miller and […]