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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lower than Illinois state averageProgress & Industry
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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Pick up a permit application at City Hall or at the link below at the City of Red Bud's website:
cityofredbud.org/residents/permits-licenses-forms/
For more information, please call City Hall at 618-282-2315.
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NOTICE
The water sales located at 525 Power St. is currently out of order.
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🗓️ The Red Bud Utility Plant and City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3rd to observe the Fourth of July.
🆘 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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NOTICE
Due to continued vandalism in the Lincoln Park bathrooms, the doors will be locked each night and reopened the following morning.
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