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UPDATE: THE BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED AS OF 2/26/26. There is a boil order advisory for all homes on South Main Street in West Salem until further Notice. The […]

The Village of West Salem’s Board met on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM.  Highlights from the meeting include: Updates and Announcement from the Village of West Salem can

The Water has been shut off from the Square to the end of the line. There is a leak on South Main Street in West Salem. The water needed to

March 17, 2026 is the General Primary Election in Illinois. Polls will be open from 6:00AM to 7:00 PM that day. On the ballot will be the nomination of candidates

llinois Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will be hosting traveling office hours in West Salem on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Stop by Village Hall for

The last few weeks have been tough. Last week’s snow which caused area schools and some businesses to close, also played havoc with the Village’s trash service.  We have had

Proposed drawing of “The Village Courtyard.” The Village of West Salem’s Board met on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM.  Highlights from the meeting included: Updates and Announcement from

This story has been re-published due to an issue with loading the photographs in the first version. If you enjoy seeing Christmas lights, be sure to see the forty-one (41)

If you enjoy seeing Christmas lights, be sure to see the forty-one (41) Christmas trees on display in West Salem. The trees which have been decorated by individuals, families, non-profit

The Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission (GWRPC) is working with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to develop a Safety Action Plan for our Region. This is your opportunity to