# Planned developments in Marion County, IL

Boardwalk found 69 planned projects in Marion County, IL in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the City of Salem City Council agenda for Sep 21, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/marion/

## Marion County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 69 |
| New in the last 30 days | 3 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 21, 2026, City of Salem City Council |
| Sources we check | 6 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Looking for the City of Marion?

[Marion, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/marion-city/) · 35 projects

## What's planned in Marion County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 38 | 55% |
| Development decisions | 10 | 14% |
| Public and institutional | 10 | 14% |
| Commercial | 6 | 9% |
| Residential | 4 | 6% |
| Agricultural | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Marion County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19,812 Cottonwood Lift Station Rehabilitation | Salem, IL | Not stated | Sewer lift stations | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 21, 2026 |
| $261K CDBG Grant Application for Theatre Renovations | Salem, IL | Not stated | Entertainment and recreation | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Main and Broadway Streetscape Project Infrastructure Improvements | Salem, IL | Not stated | Sidewalks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Bryan Memorial Park Improvements Grant Application | Salem, IL | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 17, 2026 |
| $3.96M Downtown Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvement Project | Salem, IL | Not stated | Sidewalks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Sullens Road Township Bridge Engineering Services Agreement | Marion County, IL | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Solar Facility at 1201 W. Blair St. | Salem, IL | Arum Solar | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | May 18, 2026 |
| New Animal Control Building Purchasing Funds | Marion County, IL | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 12, 2026 |
| Airport Road Phase I/II Engineering Funding | Salem, IL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | May 4, 2026 |
| 3MW Solar Development on Landfill | Salem, IL | AC Power | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Project | Salem, IL | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 4,300-Foot Water Main Replacement Project | Salem, IL | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 16, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 69 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Marion County

- [Salem, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/salem/) · 39 projects
- Central City, IL · 6 projects
- Patoka, IL · 3 projects
- Junction City, IL · 2 projects
- Kinmundy, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Sandoval, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Clay County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/clay/) · 47 projects
- [Fayette County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/fayette/) · 34 projects
- [Effingham County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/effingham/) · 240+ projects
- [Washington County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/washington/) · 48 projects
- [Wayne County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/wayne/) · 42 projects
- [Jefferson County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/jefferson/) · 130+ projects

All places in Illinois: [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/)

## Questions about Marion County

### What's planned in Marion County, IL?

Boardwalk found 69 planned projects in Marion County, IL in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the City of Salem City Council agenda for Sep 21, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Marion County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Salem City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Marion County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Marion County, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/marion/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count