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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!
New Greenspace Plaza Design Is Nod To Original Historic Building Update October, 2025: Construction is nearing completion with a substantial completion date of October 13. The public is invited to a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting on Friday, October 24 at 5:30pm. Construction for the Opera House Plaza is now in full swing. The open-air plaza will […]
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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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Welcome to the Canton IL Bicentennial Celebration information page. To honor this significant occasion, the Bicentennial Planning Committee created a series of events and activities from June 20-29, 2025, that not only showcased our rich heritage but also brought our community together in a spirit of unity and celebration. The Bicentennial Committee is now working […]
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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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City awarded with IEPA loan to fund second phase Lead Water Service Line Replacement The City of Canton wishes to announce that the second phase of Lead Service Line Replacement has been approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. In 2023, the City was able to replace 201 lead water service lines with the use […]
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