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1,400 acres of Parks

300+Businesses

#1 RankedCommunity College in Illinois

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Bicentennial Celebration happening in 2025!

Canton, 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!

1,400 acres of Parks

300+Businesses

#1 RankedCommunity College in Illinois

Full-Service Community Hospital

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Canton launches Community Needs Survey
Canton launches Community Needs Survey

Canton & Lewistown have launched an online Community Needs Assessment with the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development and IHDA. It’s confidential and your feedback will help pave the way forward for our housing & community development projects. The cities of Canton and Lewistown, in collaboration with the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development (SRPED) […]

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Canton Bicentennial Information
Canton Bicentennial Information

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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Canton Police Department Testing Set
Canton Police Department Testing Set

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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Boil Order Lifted for Palm Street
Boil Order Lifted for Palm Street

UPDATE: The Boil Order for Palm Street is now lifted. Residents who were without water may wish to let faucets run a bit to release any air or debris that could have settled in the pipes. Today, City crews repaired a water main break on Palm Street. Repairs are completed, but this area is now […]

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