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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Progress & Industry
Red Bud is entering a transformative phase with the launch of the Red Bud Business Park — a major economic development initiative aimed at attracting new businesses and revitalizing the local job market.
Infrastructure development officially broke ground on April 22, 2025, and is currently underway to prepare shovel-ready lots for sale. Once completed, 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 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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With Q4 and 2025 all wrapped up, we're excited to share some key highlights from the past three months.
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🍫✨ The Chocolate Walk is almost here!
Be on the lookout for a delicious goody bag of chocolate from the City of Red Bud while you stroll and shop. Sweet surprises await!
🗺️ View the map for participating businesses
📅 February 7, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 🍬🍫
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📅 Get ready for another exciting year in Red Bud!
The first (of many) City of Red Bud, IL and Red Bud Chamber featured events is coming up: Chocolate Walk 🍫
🎉 From longtime celebrations to brand-new events, there’s something for everyone all year long. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and plan to be part of what makes Red Bud such a great place to live, work, and visit ❤️
👉 Watch for event details throughout the year and help us spread the word!
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PhotosSusan Harbaugh, Mayor of Red Bud, is inducted as an honorary commander by Col. Michael Rellick, representing the 635th Supply Chain Operations.
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Heartfelt thanks to our city employees who worked tirelessly through the recent winter storm—braving snow and bitter cold to keep our community safe and running. From police officers who continued to patrol and respond to calls, to street crews plowing in continuous 12-hour shifts, to those clearing snow-covered sidewalks, and our electric department meeting multiple peak demands while water and sewer services carried on without interruption. Special thanks as well to our city superintendent and police chief for overseeing operations. Storms of this magnitude test both our staff and equipment, and you rose to the challenge. Let’s hear some shout-outs for a job well done!
— Mayor Harbaugh
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MISO’s request for customers to voluntarily conserve energy has ended. We thank you and appreciate your efforts to reduce energy usage and help ensure electric grid stability. MISO has indicated they are still in a warning status. Please stay prepared in case of another energy conservation request in the coming days. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide you information if the need arises.
City of Red Bud Urges Electric Conservation
The regional electric grid operator has called on area customers, including those served by the City of Red Bud, to reduce electric usage from now until further notice. Please do your part by taking the following conservation measures:
• For electric-heated buildings, decrease heat setting by two degrees or more.
• Reduce “ghost” electric use by unplugging items not in use (e.g. coffee makers, appliances, and chargers).
• Use minimal lighting.
• Avoid using major appliances.
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