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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!
If you believe in building up our community, helping small businesses, and revitalizing Canton and Fulton County—we have a simple way you can make a real difference. Please take a moment to sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program and choose Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development as your organization. It costs you nothing. […]
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Public Works WILL still collect the Friday trash route on Friday morning (January 23, 2026). However, due to the extremely low temperatures/wind chills predicted, they will have additional garbage trucks running to get the work done faster. Therefore, pick up times may be earlier than usual. Residents are encouraged to have their trash set out […]
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The Canton Fire and Police Commission is accepting applications for new police officers as well as experienced certified officers for testing to create a hiring list for the Canton Police Department. The application packet for new candidates can be downloaded to print here. Applications for experienced, certified officers can be downloaded to print here. Applications […]
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UPDATE Tuesday, Jan 27: The Boil Order for this area has now been lifted. Residents who were without water may wish to run a little water from faucets before consuming to clear any cloudiness or potential debris that may have settled in the pipes while work was completed. UPDATE Sunday, 2:45pm: A Boil Order is […]
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Water Main Project Scheduled to Begin October 6 Construction on the West Maple/Hickory Water Line Replacement project is set to begin Monday, October 6. Crews will be replacing the water line from S. Avenue D near the Canton Park District offices, to W. Maple Street, to W. Hickory Street, and ending near Skateland. Motorists are […]
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