Red Bud News

Police are investigating the robbery of the Chester National Bank in Red Bud and asking for the public's help in finding the suspects.

Aww! We're slightly jealous, but overall, pretty happy with the winners who split the historic $656 million Mega Millions jackpot.

During questioning by law enforcement, Najibullah Zazi, also known as the "New York City bomber," said he has never used a scale and he is unsure how it ended up in his suitcase.

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RED BUD, Ill. - A retired southern Illinois couple claimed the third and final share of last month's record $656 million Mega Millions jackpot on Wednesday, and said they plan to treat themselves - possibly even to a vacation - once they've sorted out how to invest their windfall.