Salem is a city in Marion County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 7,341.
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Schedule Change Highlights Friday At 74th Salem Invitational Tournament
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NewsJAN 10, 2026
Eight People Hurt in Three Vehicle Wreck in Salem, IL
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NewsDEC 31, 2025
Salem man pleads guilty to burglary
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