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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We have truly seen the best of Red Bud come together this past weekend.
On July 23, 2025, we began with a small group of volunteers who shared a vision: to celebrate America’s 250th birthday right here in our community while also honoring a bit of Red Bud’s own history. From that simple idea grew the Red Bud Am250 Community Festival held on August 29, 2026. What an incredible day it turned out to be! (see the page Red Bud Am250 )
From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all of the donors — businesses, both large and small, as well as individuals — who stepped up to support our ideas through monetary donations and gifts in kind. Your generosity helped make this celebration possible. Donations are still being accepted; if you would like to contribute, please contact me at 618-282-2319.
To the many vendors who joined us and provided food, merchandise, activities and services, thank you for giving everyone such a wonderful variety of choices to enjoy and experience.
I also want to recognize the many volunteers who came together to make the day happen. That includes our dedicated core committee members, those who stepped in to help along the way, and even our local schoolchildren, who played a special role in bringing the celebration to life. The community Senior Choir filled our morning with patriotic music and songs. Plus, we thank the school district for their shuttle service throughout the event. It truly took a community effort.
A huge round of applause goes to our city staff for their dedication and hard work. From our utilities and police departments to our City Hall staff, so many people behind the scenes played an important role in making the day a success.
To our overall event coordinator, Jill Landgraf, we offer our sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the countless hours you devoted to this project. Your leadership and dedication helped turn an idea into a memorable community celebration.
Thank you as well to my fellow elected officials who supported this vision and helped make it happen.
And finally, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. The joy on the kids’ faces was priceless — whether they were giggling as they popped out of the inflatables, squealing with delight during the foam party, or smiling through sweaty, dirt-stained faces as they came off the “Sandlot” field.
And I think plenty of adults had just as much fun, simply enjoying a quality, homespun community event filled with good food, cold beverages, a variety of music, great fellowship and an amazing fireworks show.
This was Red Bud at its best — neighbors helping neighbors, volunteers giving their time, businesses supporting their community, and families coming together to celebrate.
Well done, Red Bud. Well done, all!
— Mayor Harbaugh
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Red Bud Police Department Notice
If you receive this letter in the mail, please be informed that it is NOT from the Red Bud Police Department. Please disregard it. For further questions, please call 618-282-6118.
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Notice of Job Opening
The City of Red Bud has an opening for a full-time employee as a Laborer in the Utility Department. Duties may include but are not limited to chipping brush, operating street sweeper, assisting in the electric, gas, sewer, water and street departments, reading meters, and power plant operation and maintenance. Job skills may include operating tractors, backhoes, trenchers, welding, concrete finishing, routine carpentry, and plumbing functions.
The City offers a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, and pension. The starting salary for this position will be $23.15 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
A Valid driver’s license, physical, drug screen, and background check are required.
Applications for this position must be completed on forms furnished by the City. Applications can be picked up at Red Bud City Hall, 200 East Market Street, Red Bud, IL 62278 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday or can be found on the city website at www.cityofredbud.org. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday September 4, 2026.
The City of Red Bud is an equal opportunity employer.
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As a reminder, you can view your utility bill balance 24/7 through Our Community Connect at redbudil.ourcommunityconnect.com/. No matter your payment preference, you always have access to your account balance through Red Bud's online utility portal. All you need is your account number and an email address. You can find your account number on last month's bill or simply call City at 618-282-2315. We know you have a busy schedule, so utilize Our Community Connect to make utility payment is one less thing you need to worry about.
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