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Salem, IL

Welcome!

Welcome to the official City of Salem website! We hope you find our new website informative and easy to navigate. Please contact us if you... more ››

WATER WILL BE SHUT OFF ON RADIO TOWER ROAD - 6/4/2026

Water will be off  on Radio Tower Rd. Thursday, June 4 due to a water leak repair.  All houses north of Rt. 50 may be affected.  A boil... more ››

OIL & CHIP ROADS - JUNE 3, 2026

The City of Salem Public Works is announcing that, weather permitting, the following roads will be closed to on street parking for OIL and... more ››

4TH OF JULY

Memorial Day Holiday – Trash Schedule

Trash pickup throughout the City of Salem during the week of May 25th through May 29th will run one day behind regular schedule due to the... more ››

Closure of College Street

Part of the intersection at South College Ave. and Kell St. has eroded due to the flooding. South College will remain closed until further... more ››

Road Closure Today -

West Whittaker will be closed from Pruyn to Cross Creek today for sewer work to all traffic.We appreciate your patience and understanding.

City of Salem Seeks General Clerk

General ClerkCity of Salem, IL

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Available

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report – 2026

Salem Police Department Accepting Applications for Full-time 911 Telecommunicator

The Salem Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time 911 Telecommunicator (Dispatcher).  Benefits include IMFR... more ››

Spring City Wide Clean Up

City of Salem Adopts Comprehensive Plan

The City of Salem is pleased to announce the adoption of the 2026-2036 Comprehensive Plan, Rooted in Community, Planning for Tomorrow. 

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