Salem is a city in Marion County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 7,341.
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Riley Martin Gets the Call: Salem’s Own Headed to the Majors with Cubs in Cleveland
Riley Martin Gets the Call: Salem’s Own Headed to the Majors with Cubs in Cleveland southernillinoisnow.com
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NewsAPR 04, 2026
Ameren Illinois Adds New Technology to Enhance Electric Grid Reliability in Salem
Ameren Illinois Adds New Technology to Enhance Electric Grid Reliability in Salem southernillinoisnow.com
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NewsAPR 03, 2026
Salem Mayor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Vietnam War Veterans
Salem Mayor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Vietnam War Veterans southernillinoisnow.com
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