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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The Low Income Home Assistance Program will open October 1, 2026 through Western Egyptian. Contact the Randolph County Office at 618-443-5231 for more information.
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NOTICE
The parking lot at City Hall is blocked off for Hops and Hogs set up. Please park along the street. Due to construction, the front door is locked. Please use the side door (between City Hall and the Fire Department) or the Police door entrance (at the back of the building). We apologize for the inconvenience.
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🧻 A MESSAGE TO PARENTS & YOUTH — LET’S TALK ABOUT TOILET PAPERING
We understand that toilet papering a friend’s house has sometimes been viewed as a harmless prank, especially around homecoming, Halloween, and other school activities. Kids want to have fun, make memories, and sometimes carry on traditions that have been around for generations.
However, there is an important line between having fun and damaging or entering someone else’s property without permission.
Throwing toilet paper onto a home, trees, vehicles, landscaping, or other property can create a significant mess and may cause damage. More importantly, not every homeowner considers it a joke. What seems funny to one person may feel disrespectful, intimidating, or destructive to another.
Just as important is how you respond when confronted. If a homeowner asks you to leave or stop, do so respectfully. If a police officer speaks with you about your actions, remain calm, respectful, and cooperative. Becoming argumentative, disrespectful, threatening, or confrontational can quickly turn a situation that might have been resolved with a conversation and cleanup into something much more serious.
Possible consequences can include:
• Being required to clean up the property
• Parents being contacted
• Responsibility for the cost of damaged property or landscaping
• School or extracurricular consequences when applicable
• Police involvement when a property owner makes a complaint
• Citations or criminal charges when the circumstances meet the requirements of applicable law
• Additional consequences if your behavior becomes threatening, destructive, or otherwise unlawful when confronted
Parents, please talk with your children about respecting other people’s homes and property—and about how they conduct themselves when an adult or police officer addresses their behavior.
Youth, enjoy yourselves and have fun with your friends, but understand that “we were just joking” does not erase damage, excuse unlawful behavior, or justify disrespect toward a homeowner or police officer.
We would much rather see our young people making good memories than dealing with consequences over a prank that went too far.
Have fun. Make good choices. Be respectful. Respect your neighbors and their property. And keep the toilet paper where it belongs! 🧻🚽
— Red Bud Police Department
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