Canton Bicentennial Information
2025 is here and the Canton IL Bicentennial Celebration begins! 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 Bicentennial Celebration, we […]
Posted: August 22, 2024 | View More »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) […]
Posted: November 25, 2024 | View More »Snow Parking Ban Information
Snow Parking Ban Information When the city of Canton receives 3 or more inches of snow, a city-wide Parking Ban goes into effect. This is done to allow snow plows full access to the streets for optimum snow removal. When implemented, citizens must make arrangements to remove any vehicles parked on the streets, and vehicles […]
Posted: December 11, 2023 | View More »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 […]
Posted: December 26, 2024 | View More »Water Main Repairs on N. Tenth Complete; No Boil Order
UPDATE 11:00am: These repairs are now complete, and NO boil order will be needed. Residents who were without water may wish to let faucets run a bit to clear any air or debris that may have settled in pipes. Today, City crews are repairing a water main break on N. Tenth Avenue between Birch and […]
Posted: January 22, 2025 | View More »