Local Wiki
Randolph County
Official County Record
Official source, last checked Sep 7, 2026- County Board meets
- Alternate Fridays (bi-weekly) at 9:00 a.m.
- Meeting location
- Courthouse Boardroom, Randolph County Courthouse, 1 W. Taylor St., Chester, IL 62233.
- County Clerk
- Melanie L. Johnson · 618-826-5000 · countyclerk@randolphcountyil.gov
- Agendas posted at
- https://randolphcountyil.gov/county-board-meeting-agendas-minutes/
- Chairman, Board of Commissioners
- Randolph County Board of Commissioners (non-township commission form) — no leadership previously on file. Three commissioners elected countywide at-large. Chairman: David Holder.
Other Known Local Governments Here
These local governments — special-purpose districts, and smaller incorporated cities and towns — are known to exist in this area, but haven’t been individually researched yet, so there’s no meeting info or contacts on file. Listed here as a starting point if you want to look into one yourself; where we could confirm an official website, the name links there. More may exist here than are listed.
Cities (3)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, 2024 · Website links from the official .gov registry and the Census Bureau’s 2022 Government Units listing, checked September 2026
Villages (11)
- Baldwin
- Coulterville
- Ellis Grove
- Evansville
- Kaskaskia
- Percy
- Prairie du Rocher
- Rockwood
- Ruma
- Steeleville (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Tilden
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, 2024 · Website links from the official .gov registry and the Census Bureau’s 2022 Government Units listing, checked September 2026
School districts (6)
- Chester CUSD 139
- Coulterville USD 1
- Prairie du Rocher Ccsd 134
- Red Bud CUSD 132
- Sparta CUSD 140
- Steeleville CUSD 138
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (via Urban Institute), 2022 directory — regular school districts only
Special districts · Airport (1)
- Sparta Airport Authority
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts)
Special districts · Drainage (1)
- Edgar Lakes Drainage and Levee District
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts)
Special districts · Fire Protection (3)
- Baldwin Fire Protection District
- Coulterville Community Fire Protection District
- Tilden Fire Protection District
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts)
Special districts · Flood Control (2)
- Kaskaskia Island Drainage and Levee District
- Prairie Du Rocher Modoc Drainage and Levee District
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts)
Special districts · Hospital (2)
- Randolph Hospital District (official website, opens in a new tab)
- Sparta Community Hospital District (official website, opens in a new tab)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts) · Website links from the official .gov registry and the Census Bureau’s 2022 Government Units listing, checked September 2026
Special districts · Housing & Community Development (1)
- Randolph County Housing Authority
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts)
Special districts · Library (3)
- Central Public Library District
- Marissa Area Public Library District
- Steeleville Area Public Library District (official website, opens in a new tab)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts) · Website links from the official .gov registry and the Census Bureau’s 2022 Government Units listing, checked September 2026
Special districts · Multi-Purpose (1)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts) · Website links from the official .gov registry and the Census Bureau’s 2022 Government Units listing, checked September 2026
Special districts · Parks & Recreation (1)
- Randolph County Civic Center Authority
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts)
Special districts · Sewer (1)
- Baldwin Sanitary District
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts)
Special districts · Soil & Water Conservation (1)
- Randolph County Soil and Water Conservation District
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing (independent special districts)