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Whether you are visiting us, or are thinking of calling Canton home, we will make you feel welcome!
Canton Utility Services Emergency Management Alerts Business DevelopmentCanton, Illinios is a great place to visit or raise your family! With a low cost of living and a high quality of life, Canton has close proximity to the Peoria metro area. Over 1,400 acres of open public parks, access to a great educational system from kindergarten to community college, a free privately funded public library and a state-of-the-art hospital and clinic providing first class healthcare.
The cool ambiance of a historic downtown with a one-of-a-kind city park situated at its center. Ample opportunities for employment with over 300 businesses. Retiree focused community initiatives and learning opportunities. Whether you are visiting, or are thinking of calling Canton home, our community will make you feel welcome!
Events are being planned for June 20th through June 29th, 2025!
Canton is on the brink of a momentous milestone – our Bicentennial Celebration! To honor this significant occasion, we have planned a series of events and activities from June 20-29, 2025 that will not only showcase our rich heritage but also bring our community together in a spirit of unity and celebration. To honor Canton’s […]
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Elected Official Campaign Packets Available Now The City of Canton will have seven open elected official positions in the spring of 2025. Interested individuals can pick up a campaign packet from the Office of the City Clerk, located on the second floor of Canton City Hall, 2 N. Main Street. Office hours are 8:00am – […]
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New Schedule Offers Earlier Pick Ups For Thurs/Fri Routes The City of Canton will begin the Leaf Pick-up Program starting Monday, November 4, 2024. Please place leaves on the terrace where possible. Please do not put any leaves in the street. We will pick up leaves, weather permitting, until the first snow. And please do […]
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UPDATE 10-29-24 1:25pm: The Boil Order for N. Eighth Avenue has been lifted, and a Boil Order for the one block of West Elm was not needed after all. UPDATE 10-29-24: A fire hydrant replacement at the corner of W. Elm Street and Avenue A is resulting in an interruption of service. When water is […]
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Advertisement for Bids – Opera House Plaza The Canton City Council is inviting sealed Bid Proposals from interested and qualified parties for the Canton Opera House Site Improvements. See the full advertisement by clicking the link below.
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