North County News

North County News Local newspaper based in Red Bud, IL covering the northern part of Randolph County, Illinois. In April of 1961, the paper went to subscription.

The North County News was started on March 26, 1959 by Olin Kettelkamp, who served as the editor. Based out of Red Bud, the News began as a free publication to 2,400 families of the north Randolph County, Illinois area. At that time, Trudie Mohr was named the society editor and in June she purchased half interest in the paper. The News office has been in several locations over the years, but all h

ave been in Red Bud. The News was first located in the building at 204 South Main. It later moved to 131 North Main until 1976 and then was at 210 South Main. It was also in 1976 that Trudie and her husband Victor Mohr, Sr. purchased Olin Kettelkamp’s share and Trudie became the managing editor. The News moved to its present location at 124 South Main in 1977. Also that year, Jane Lucht became the editor. She served in that position until her retirement in August of 2008. Taking her place as editor was Mary Koester. Today, the News still primarily covers the northern part of Randolph County, which includes the cities/villages of Red Bud, Evansville, Prairie du Rocher and Baldwin. They also cover news happenings in other surrounding areas, as well as provide Randolph County wide coverage. Currently the News offers print subscriptions, as well as a free email news update. The News also offers a variety of printing services.

*North County News history courtesy of Jane Lucht’s book “History of Red Bud and Horse Prairie.”

Pictured is the procession for Second Lieutenant Edgar Nevois on Saturday morning as it passed through downtown Red Bud,...
05/16/2026

Pictured is the procession for Second Lieutenant Edgar Nevois on Saturday morning as it passed through downtown Red Bud, taking the World War II hero back home to Prairie du Rocher.

Reminder:All are invited to line the procession route for Second Lieutenant Edgar Nevois on Saturday, May 16.
05/16/2026

Reminder:
All are invited to line the procession route for Second Lieutenant Edgar Nevois on Saturday, May 16.

The community is invited to honor the homecoming of 2nd Lt. Edgar William Nevois. Following the visitation on Saturday, May 16, 2026, a funeral procession will depart from Pechacek Funeral Homes (1340 W Market St, Red Bud) at 11:00 am.

The procession will travel to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Prairie du Rocher for a military graveside service at 11:30 am. We encourage residents along the route to join us in a final salute to this World War II hero as he is finally laid to rest in his hometown.

Procession Route:

Departure: 11:00 am from Pechacek Funeral Homes (1340 W Market St, Red Bud).

Route Path: Travel east on West Market Street. Turn south on IL-3, heading toward the village of Ruma. From Ruma, turn onto IL-155, descending into the bottoms. Follow IL-155 directly and take a left onto Prairie du Rocher Street.

Final Destination: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (1299 Prairie du Rocher St).

Congratulations to the Red Bud High School IL Class of 2026.Honored graduates this year were: valedictorians Emma Carter...
05/16/2026

Congratulations to the Red Bud High School IL Class of 2026.
Honored graduates this year were: valedictorians Emma Carter and Gracie Shemwell; salutatorian Seth Hohgrefe; Student of the Year Addyson Piel; Citizenship Award recipient Ariha Root; Service Award recipient Noah Kassing; and Progress Award recipient Max Wolter.

It's almost time for graduation for the Class of 2026 at Red Bud High School.A live stream of the ceremony can be viewed...
05/15/2026

It's almost time for graduation for the Class of 2026 at Red Bud High School.
A live stream of the ceremony can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/RBHS132

Congratulations to Addy Piel and Jack Crafton who were crowned as the Red Bud High School prom queen and king tonight.
05/03/2026

Congratulations to Addy Piel and Jack Crafton who were crowned as the Red Bud High School prom queen and king tonight.

Address

124 S Main Street
Red Bud, IL
62278

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+16182823803

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