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1,400 acres of Parks

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#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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Holiday Light Show
Holiday Light Show

The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Presents the 3rd Annual Holiday Lightshow Lightshows run from December 6th thru December 29th Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only. Show times are 5:30 – 8:30 pm inside Big Creek Park in Canton, IL.

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Temporary Change in Water Treatment Process May Affect Taste/Odor
Temporary Change in Water Treatment Process May Affect Taste/Odor

Water Treatment Plant to Make Temporary Change to Free Chlorine Process This is an important notification from the City of Canton Illinois. Our water quality team is making a temporary change in our water treatment process from 11-18-24 through 12-9-24 as a part of our normal distribution system maintenance. We are switching treatment to a […]

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Shop Local Bingo
Shop Local Bingo

Do Your Part! Shop and Support Local this Holiday Season HOW TO PLAY SHOP LOCAL BINGO Partake in the suggestions inside the bingo boxes and then write the name of the business or organization that you supported on the line inside each box to get a Bingo. HOW TO WIN! To be eligible to win […]

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