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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: The City of Canton celebrated the completion of the Opera House Plaza on Friday evening with a Ribbon Cutting and Dedication ceremony. Key contributors to the project spoke, and the Bicentennial Committee dedicated a bronze plaque mounted on the first arch. Entertainment […]
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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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Schedule Offers Earlier Pick Ups For Thurs/Fri Routes The City of Canton will begin the Leaf Pick-up Program starting Monday, November 3, 2025. Please place leaves on the terrace where possible. Please do not put any leaves in the street. We will pick up leaves, weather permitting, until the first snow. And please do not […]
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Holiday Lightshows will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. First show is December 5th, and the last show is Sunday, December 28th. All shows run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Show times are 5:30 to 7:30 pm. (Gate opens at 5:15. Gate closes at 7:15 pm) […]
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