West Salem is a village in Edwards County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 769.
Follow West Salem — get updates on meetings, local news, and more.
Recent News
All news →NewsFEB 19, 2026
BAILEY-DEL MAR “TAKE BACK ILLINOIS” BUS TOUR COMES TO FAIRFIELD & WEST SALEM: FAIRFIELD TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
BAILEY-DEL MAR “TAKE BACK ILLINOIS” BUS TOUR COMES TO FAIRFIELD & WEST SALEM: FAIRFIELD TONIGHT (THURSDAY) wfiwradio.com
wfiwradio.comRead article ↗
NewsJAN 23, 2026
William “Bill” A. Lear, 95, of West Salem
William “Bill” A. Lear, 95, of West Salem wfiwradio.com
wfiwradio.comRead article ↗
NewsOCT 01, 2025
SEMI CRASH IN KNOX COUNTY INDIANA CLAIMS LIFE OF WEST SALEM MAN
SEMI CRASH IN KNOX COUNTY INDIANA CLAIMS LIFE OF WEST SALEM MAN wfiwradio.com
wfiwradio.comRead article ↗
From Our Blog
All posts →
Product Updates
Your Town at a Glance: The New Customizable Dashboard
The new Customizable Dashboard lets you pick from 20 widgets, drag to reorder, and save your layout. See exactly the civic data you care about — meetings, crime, finances, schools — at a glance.
Civic Insights
How to Compare Illinois Towns Before You Move
Research Illinois towns for free with real government data on taxes, schools, crime, and more. Then compare up to 5 towns side by side across 100+ metrics.
Company News
Join the MyTownView Community on Reddit
We launched a Reddit community for MyTownView. Discuss local government data, request features, report bugs, and connect with other Illinois residents who care about what's happening in their towns.