# Planned developments in Salem, IL

Boardwalk found 39 planned projects in Salem, IL in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the City of Salem City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/salem/

## Salem at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 39 |
| New in the last 30 days | 2 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 5, 2026, City of Salem City Council |
| Sources we check | 12 |

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

## What's planned in Salem

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 20 | 51% |
| Development decisions | 7 | 18% |
| Commercial | 5 | 13% |
| Residential | 4 | 10% |
| Public and institutional | 2 | 5% |
| Agricultural | 1 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Salem

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19,812 Cottonwood Lift Station Rehabilitation | Not stated | Sewer lift stations | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 21, 2026 |
| $261K CDBG Grant Application for Theatre Renovations | Not stated | Entertainment and recreation | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Main and Broadway Streetscape Project Infrastructure Improvements | Not stated | Sidewalks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Bryan Memorial Park Improvements Grant Application | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 17, 2026 |
| $3.96M Downtown Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvement Project | Not stated | Sidewalks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Solar Facility at 1201 W. Blair St. | Arum Solar | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | May 18, 2026 |
| Airport Road Phase I/II Engineering Funding | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | May 4, 2026 |
| 3MW Solar Development on Landfill | AC Power | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Project | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 4,300-Foot Water Main Replacement Project | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Cottonwood Lift Station Replacement | Not stated | Sewer lift stations | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Mar 9, 2026 |
| $1.1M Renovation of Ace Auto Sales | Ace Auto Sales | Car dealerships | Not stated in filing | Approved | Dec 15, 2025 |

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## Nearby places

- Sandoval, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Junction City, IL · 2 projects
- Central City, IL · 6 projects
- Kinmundy, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Patoka, IL · 3 projects
- Centralia, IL · 1 project

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## Questions about Salem

### What's planned in Salem, IL?

Boardwalk found 39 planned projects in Salem, IL in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the City of Salem City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Salem 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 Salem's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Salem, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/salem/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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