ISP reducing FOID backlog
After implementation of a streamlined process for FOID renewals and the hiring of additional firearms eligibility analyst trainees, the Illinois State Police (ISP) would like […]
Month: December 2021
Upcoming Coulterville Public Library activities
In partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Coulterville Public Library is pleased to announce they will be hosting a COVID-19 Community Partner […]
Musketeers travel to DuQuoin for first tournament of the season
by Nick Fehr Red Bud traveled to DuQuoin to play DuQuoin in their own tournament on Thursday, Dec. 1. The Musketeers started off with a […]
Athletes of the month
The Danny Schwartz Insurance Agency along with Slinging Scoops would like to recognize Brooke Stamm and Austin Stern from St. John the Baptist Catholic School […]
Santa’s sleigh ride is scheduled for Dec. 20 and 21
Santa is finalizing his plans for visits in the area before he returns to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas. Friday nights, Dec. 10 […]
Marvin E. Matzenbacher
Marvin E. Matzenbacher, 80, of Sparta, passed away at 5:05 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 at his daughter’s home. It was Marvin’s wishes to […]
Bruce H. Thies
Bruce H. Thies, 63, of Red Bud, passed away at 7:18 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, […]
Christmas time in Red Bud
Quite a crowd came out for the annual lighted parade and community tree lighting in Red Bud last Friday night. Pictured is an aerial view […]
Quite a crowd came out for Red Bud’s annual lighted parade and tree lighting
TOP FLOAT–DaVita’s winter wonderland float featuring a very large snowman was a fan favorite in this year’s Red Bud Lighted Parade. For more pictures from […]
County commissioners hear various updates
Various updates made up most of the Nov. 24 Randolph County Board of Commissioners meeting. Randolph County Economic Development Director Chris Martin gave most of […]