Welcome to Red Bud
Where Small Town Traditions Meet Progress and Opportunity
Located in the northwest section of Randolph County, Illinois, the city of Red Bud is just a short commute from metropolitan St. Louis and roughly six miles from the Kaskaskia River, a tributary of the Mississippi River and a main thoroughfare for both industry and recreation.
Three state highways - Illinois routes 3, 154 and 159 - converge at the city’s four way stop. Two airports - MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Ill., and St. Louis Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, Mo., - are less than an hour from the city center. Thanks to Red Bud’s easy access to transportation by land, water and air, the thriving city is a top tier location for manufacturers and industry.
For residents, Red Bud is a welcoming community steeped in small town values and traditions. Visit one of Blossom City’s shops or restaurants to discover the friendly charm of our town!
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Red Bud is entering a transformative phase with the continued development of the Red Bud Business Park — a major economic initiative designed to attract new businesses and strengthen the local job market.
Phase 1 of infrastructure development is now complete, delivering prime highway frontage and shovel-ready lots available for immediate sale and development. This milestone marks a significant step forward in positioning Red Bud as a competitive destination for business growth.
The Business Park will feature 17 fully serviced lots ranging from one to four acres, equipped with city-provided utilities including electric, water, sewer, and natural gas, along with access to high-speed fiber internet.
This strategic investment reflects the City’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and supporting long-term economic vitality.
In addition to the Business Park, the City of Red Bud also has several competitive Economic Development Incentive Programs for qualified applicants. Programs include:
Loan Programs
Sales Tax Rebate Incentive Programs
Enterprise Zone
Property Tax Abatement Program
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🎄🎁 SPREAD A LITTLE CHRISTMAS CHEER! 🎁🎄
The holiday season is all about giving, and here's a wonderful opportunity to make Christmas a little brighter for local families!
State Representative David Friess is hosting a Christmas Toy Drive, and the community is invited to help make the season extra special for children in need. ❤️
🗓️ Toy Drive drop off is now until December 15th. 🗓️
Let's come together, show our community spirit, and make sure there are plenty of smiles under the Christmas tree this year! 🎅🎄
It's the season of giving, and there's no better gift than making a child's Christmas a little brighter!
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🗓️ The Red Bud Utility Plant and City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th to observe Veterans Day.
🆘 If you have a gas emergency or power outage, please call 618-282-3339 and follow the prompts for our 24/7 on call service.
💡Utility payments can be dropped off at the drop box, located at the south end of the parking lot or made through one of our online options at our website: cityofredbud.org/pay-utilities/
🚓 Police dispatch can be reached any time at 618-282-2363.
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Attention Veteran Entrepreneurs! Hear directly from veteran small business owners in the Southern Illinois community during an engaging panel discussion and learn about resources to help veterans start, grow, and strengthen their businesses November 13, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, 1740 Innovation Drive, Carbondale, IL.
Celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week with SIU’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED)! This event brings together several OIED programs, including the Illinois APEX Accelerator and the Illinois Small Business Development Center, along with special guest Veterans Business Outreach Center powered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), to highlight resources and support available to veteran entrepreneurs.
Light refreshment will be provided.
Register here: ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/42519
For questions or disability accommodation requests, contact us at 618-536-2355 or apexaccelerator@siu.edu.
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Let's hear it for our local VFW Post 6632 Red Bud, IL flag crew for their work displaying flags along the main roads of town.
Upcoming Veterans Day events:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026-Veterans Day assembly at Red Bud Elementary School at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026-Veterans Day Event at Ratz Memorial Park at 11 a.m.
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Love looking back at our summer photos from The Archer Photography - Cintia Hecht! Up next: the most wonderful time of the year in Red Bud, IL .🎅 Let's make it a great 2026 holiday season!
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🍁🍂It's a season of change and transformation for Red Bud's 4-way square! 🍂🍁
This project is made possible through a collaborative effort between the Red Bud Chamber, Community Foundation of Red Bud, Roeslein & Associates, Inc., Dieterich Bank, Nevois Construction, Inc., North County Electric, and the City of Red Bud, IL.
Update: The original plan was to move the gazebo to the Community Garden. Unfortunately, the structural components were too rotten to put back together again. However, thanks to the talented team at Roeslein Modular Fabrication, 2 new feature items will be displayed at this location. Stay tuned for future updates!
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