Fatal crash near Red Bud

A Randolph County man died in a single-vehicle crash Monday morning southeast of Red Bud. Illinois State Police said a silver 2003 Dodge Caravan driven by James A. Douglas II,…

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House fire south of Renault

The Prairie du Rocher and Maeystown fire departments responded about 10 p.m. Wednesday to the report of a structure fire at 5203 Lake Mildred Drive south of Renault. Initial reports…

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Lafore charged with murder

A Waterloo man already facing involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the Jan. 6 stabbing death of a man near Red Bud is now also being charged with murder. On…

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