Randolph County, Illinois
Randolph County is located in southwestern Illinois along the Mississippi River. The county seat is Chester, birthplace of Popeye creator E.C. Segar.
County Information
- County seat
- Chester
Courts serving Randolph County
- Judicial circuit
- 24th Circuit, District: 5
- County seat
- Chester
- Courthouse
- Randolph County Courthouse
- Courthouse address
- One Taylor Street, Chester, IL 62233
- Court telephone
- (618) 826-5000
- Chief judge
- Jeff Twardowski
Divisions and services listed for this court: Administrative Order regarding remote SAFE-T Act hearings, Circuit Clerk, Disability Information (ADA), e-Filing, Fee Schedule, Forms, Holiday Schedule, IL Legal Aid Online, Online Records, Self-Represented Litigants, Court Disability Coordinator, Digital Recording, Food (Vending/Other), Free Parking, Internet, Lactation Rooms, Law Library, Local Rules / Orders, Printer, Self-Help Center.
Work and industry in Randolph County
- Gilster-Mary Lee, Corp. — private label food company
- Menard Correctional Center — maximum security prison
- Chester Mental Health Center — forensics mental health center
639 business establishments, led by other services (104), retail trade (94), accommodation and food services (76), construction (70), health care and social assistance (68). 2022 County Business Patterns.
Getting to and around Randolph County
Illinois Route 3 · Illinois Route 4 · Illinois Route 13 · Illinois Route 150 · Illinois Route 153 · Illinois Route 154 · Illinois Route 155 · Illinois Route 159
Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 · St. John's Lutheran School · St. Mary's Catholic School · Menard Correctional Center
About Randolph County
- Rendezvous at Prairie du Rocher’s Fort de Chartres
- Grand American Trapshooting at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex
Community information compiled from api.census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, illinoiscourts.gov, randolphcountyil.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.
Legal Services in Randolph County
Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Randolph County clients in the following practice areas:
Randolph County sits in Illinois's 24th Circuit, District: 5, and county matters are filed at the Randolph County Courthouse.
Contact the Firm
The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Randolph County matter.