Nicolas Farley, Mayor of Salem, IL

06/15/2026

I’m officially challenging the Centralia Mayor to a Penny War to help raise money for the Shriners!

To help support the fundraiser, there will be a Chicken Dinner:

📅 Sunday, June 28
📍 Salem Elks, 315 N. Broadway
⏰ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Tickets are: Adults: $16; Children: $8 Carryout is available.

I also have tickets available if anyone would like to buy in advance as this tends to sell out quickly.

This is a great chance to enjoy a good meal, support the Shriners, and help Salem show up strong against Centralia. Let’s win this Penny War!

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06/03/2026

🎭Happy Wednesday! 🎭
Don’t forget to make plans to see Packing Up Polly this weekend!

🗓 Show Dates:
• Friday & Saturday: June 5–6 at 7:00 PM
• Sunday: June 7 at 3:00 PM

🎟 Tickets:
• Adults: $10
• Students: $6

Grab your tickets at the theatre office, Salem City Hall, or online at salemiltheater.org.

05/31/2026

Congrats on retirement Sgt. Phillips! Much deserved!

05/03/2026

Join us at the Salem Community Activities Center! Good Energy, the administrator of our Municipal Electricity Program, will hold an informational session to discuss program updates, review your options, and answer any questions you may have.

05/01/2026

Public Assistance Needed


Press Release 5-1-2026

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Kevin W. Cripps, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Hope L. Ballard of rural Salem, Illinois.
Hope left her residence during the early morning hours of April 30, 2026 and is believed to have departed voluntarily. She is currently considered an Endangered Missing Person. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has requested, and the State of Illinois has issued, an Endangered Missing Person Advisory for Hope Ballard.
Hope is described as approximately 5 feet tall, weighing 200 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and pajama pants.
Investigators believe her possible destination may include the states of Virginia or Oklahoma.
Anyone with information regarding Hope’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 618-548-2141, notify their local law enforcement agency, or submit a tip through the Marion County Sheriff’s Office mobile application app.
Law enforcement will continue working diligently until Hope is located.

Sheriff Kevin W. Cripps

04/26/2026

04/25/2026

Was proud to congratulate Justin Draper on his years of service. He’s moving on to a position with the county; but we are grateful for his leadership!

01/11/2026

Congratulation to officer of the year Sgt. Ian King and telecommunication of the year Dispatcher Emily Meador-Day. These two won this distinction based on reviews by their peers. Salem is very lucky. Congratulations to these two!