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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!
The Canton Fire and Police Commission is accepting applications for new officers as well as experienced 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 can also […]
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In an effort to preserve the beauty of Greenwood Cemetery, the Summer Clean Up will be carried out by City crews from July 15-July 21. All ground level decorations will be removed during this time. Anyone wishing to keep decorations should remove them prior to this clean up week. Please contact Greenwood Cemetery at 309-647-1428 […]
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UPDATE 7-26-24 12:09pm: The Boil Order for this area is now lifted. Residents may wish to let faucets run a bit to remove air and any potential debris that may have settled in the pipes while water was turned off. UPDATE 7-24-24 1:32pm: A Boil Order is now issued for residents on N. Ninth Avenue […]
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